the Emperor; His Majesty; the government; the authorities; proprietress; hostess
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
to shade an account; to add something extra
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
dashi (Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp)
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
living by oneself; living alone
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)
acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase
fee-charging; paid; not free; toll road
attribute; property; context; character class, type, fetish, etc.
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
everyday life; daily life
form; tense; adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
technical skill; ability; capacity
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
if you are prepared you don't have to worry; it's good to have a shelter against every storm