to make (someone) understand (a fault, mistake, etc.); to reason with; to advise; to try to persuade; to exhort; to admonish
living; lifestyle; living room
going straight (to); going direct; unwavering action; decisive action; upright conduct
to rock; to shake; to swing
viewing as ...; seeing as ...; treating as ...; regarding as ...
jewel; precious stone; gem
future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to
to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to gain; to get
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
wedded life; married life
tsk-tsk (used to indicate that someone is mistaken); tut-tut
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
risky; dangerous; insecure
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
Japanese food; Japanese dish; Japanese cuisine
hometown; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
family restaurant (i.e. a restaurant with varied and inexpensive menu options); casual dining restaurant
tonkatsu; breaded pork cutlet
gyudon; rice covered with sliced beef, usu. with fried onion
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
to give the stamp of approval
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
to encamp; to take up positions
timidity; nervousness; being easily intimidated
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
Imperial Family; Imperial Household
like father, like son; (lit.) you can't fight blood
big welcome; welcoming greatly; being very welcome
choice; selection; option
difficult to say which of the two is better; hard to tell which is better; (there is) little to choose between them
one meal; one meal (a day)
to know thoroughly; to have full knowledge of
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter