to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
all night long; all through the night
to become fraught with emotion
particularly; only; in the case of
soft rush (Juncus effusus var. decipiens); common rush
to burn down (to the ground); to clear away by burning; to reduce to ashes; to burn off
adjacency; contiguity; being adjoined
old people; seniors; elders; old-timer
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
vicissitudes; continual change; transmigration; metempsychosis
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
pike (esp. the Amur pike, Esox reichertii); pickerel
baking foods in a covered pan; foods baked in a covered pan
dashi (Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp)
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
river fish; freshwater fish
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; idle; free
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
emigration; immigration; emigrant; immigrant
tacit; unspoken; implicit
extramarital sex; affair; fooling around; infidelity; wantonness; unfaithfulness
near the mark; pretty close; not a bad guess
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to polish up; to shine up
rip-off; unfair overcharging; clip joint
payment (for labour); pay; charge; wages
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
very rich person; the super rich
glass sphere; glass bead; glass marble