one's principles and position
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
to get (information) out of someone; to extract (information) from someone; to find out (through questioning); to begin listening (to)
whistling through one's fingers; whistle made by sticking one's fingers in one's mouth and blowing
official bulletin board (esp. Edo period); highest bid; highest tender; your letter
each place; various places
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
alone; by oneself; unaccompanied; unaided; single-handed; without one's family
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
outsider; someone outside of a group
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
coming to Japan; visit to Japan; coming to the imperial court (of an envoy, emissary, etc.)
(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary
sarcophagus; stone coffin
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
westering sun; setting sun; afternoon sun
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
to put together; to combine; to join together; to match against (e.g. in a sport)
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
(carved) statue; sculpture
ancestor; forefather; originator; pioneer; grandfather
to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
stole (shawl); stall; stall (of an engine); (animal) stall
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
decorum; propriety; politeness
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
liking; taste; fancy; wish; desire; choice
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
outward appearance; looks