expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
most important work (of a writer, artist, etc.); representative work; masterpiece
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
subordination; servitude; servility; subordinate; underling
to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care
genealogy; lineage; family tree; pedigree
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
act of mercy; helping another person
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
inexpert or untrained eyes
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
depending on the way ...; depending on how ...; according to how ...
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
great men have great fondness for the sensual pleasures
to choose the best; to select carefully; to handpick
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
Mesopotamian civilization (civilisation)
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
to be absorbed in reading
master; Your lordship; My lord; husband
rendezvous; meeting; area where guests gather before the start of a tea ceremony; waiting room; (arch.) meeting place for assignations, drinking, etc.
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre