(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
than; from; out of; except; but; more
had better ...; had better not ...
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
how; in what way; how about; questionable
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
to become excited; to grow lively
to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
man; male; masculine gender
difficult to ...; hard to ...
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
Western cooking; Western-style meal; Western-style food; Japanized Western cuisine
Japanese food; Japanese-style meal; Japanese cuisine
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
item; article; dish; course; finest item
three kinds; three varieties
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; if (at all) possible
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)