slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
disclosure; exposure; revelation
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
flustered; confused; panicked
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
armed forces; military; troops
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
to push back; to press back; to force back; to (refuse and) return (something); to give back
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
commandant; commanding officer; general
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
lady attendant; female servant; lady's maid; waiting maid
magic; sorcery; wizardry; magic (illusion); conjuring
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. of the sun)
stature; build; height; size; physique
body double; double; wire puller; person behind the scenes; shadow commander
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
to put one's life on the line
impostor; imposter; pretender; liar
large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryō system)
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
wild beast; wild animal; brute
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
acting ability; talent as a performer
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
to appear to regret (an outcome, etc.); to seem bitter
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe