lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
one's share; one's portion
performance of one's official duties
thuddingly; plumping down (like a heavy weight)
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
trembling with fear; in great fear; filled with trepidation; nervously; timidly
speaking fondly about one's sweetheart (spouse, girlfriend, etc.); going on about one's love affairs
poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; witty remark; light joke; amusing talk
exchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take; reply; answer; response
to think too much; to be over-concerned
to shake; to tremble; to sway; to be unsettled; to be unstable; to fluctuate
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
contract; compact; agreement
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
systematization; systematisation; organization; organisation
versatility; multiplicity of use
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
excessive; unmerited; generous; past participle
warm (treatment, reception, etc.); kind; cordial; hospitable; courteous; respectful
mob; the masses; rabble; all things in nature; the whole creation
lofty; sublime; noble; the sublime (aesthetics)
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
self-justification; excuse
overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior)
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to reach the peak of something (e.g. luxury, hardships, etc); to be extremely (e.g. busy); to exhaust completely; to have nothing left (e.g. to say)
extraordinary; uncommon; remarkable; unusual; rare; prodigious
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
parting (of people); separation; farewell; breakup
to fade; to discolor; to discolour; to diminish; to fade (e.g. of a memory)
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
progress; advance; making (good) progress
exclusive; attached to; specialist
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
martial arts demonstration; martial arts training
spectators; onlookers; members of the audience