to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
to be helpful; to be useful
hemp; cannabis; marijuana; Shinto paper offerings
local specialty; special product (of a region)
cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
texture (cloth, fabric, paper); feel; appearance
brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish (of photographs)
flax (Linum usitatissimum); linseed
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
cold district; northern district
from the beginning; from scratch
order; system; structure; set-up; organization; organisation
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
production process; industrial operation
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
cooperation; collaboration
to get into an argument; to come to discuss; to be controversial (usu. as an adjectival phrase); to be contentious
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
to govern; to manage; to subdue
woman; lady; adult female
to run (a business); to operate; to carry out; to perform; to hold (a Buddhist or Shinto ceremony)
quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
public performance; exhibition in a foreign country
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old stand-by
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
engagement; business; affair; use; need
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough