seniority; precedence; upper seat
favoritism; favouritism; partiality; prejudice; bias
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to envy; to be envious (of); to be jealous (of)
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
vertically structured society; hierarchical society
person of high rank or position
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
accompanying (someone); going with; travelling together; the same bank; the said bank
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
after that; afterwards; thereafter
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
bureau; department; office (e.g. post, telephone); broadcasting station (e.g. television, radio); affair; situation
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
loss; defeat; counter for losses
being superstitious; acting superstitiously (for good luck)
to let (someone) have the credit (for); (lit.) to let (someone) hold the flowers
first time; first; initial
secret meeting; secret conference
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
secret meeting; clandestine meeting
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
open; spacious; extensive
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
wood; lumber; (raw) material; stuff; talent; ability
deep place; depths; depth; profundity
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
billiards; pool; snooker; cue sports
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on