manner of Heian-era palatial architecture
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
imperial palace (esp. Kyoto Imperial Palace); imperial residence; residence of a shogun, minister, etc.; emperor; ex-emperor; empress
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
beyond one's means or position
imperial princess; royal princess
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
tedious; boring; dull; to feel bored; to get bored (with); to get tired (of)
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to suit one's skin (of cosmetics); to agree with one's skin; to be compatible; to get along well; to be to one's liking
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
strong interaction; strong force
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to tell someone's fortune; to divine (the future); to predict; to forecast
oracle; revelation; divine message
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
being suited to a role; being the right person for the job; suitable role; suitable position; fitting part
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
emperor (of Japan); mikado
illegitimate child (usu. of a nobleman)
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
having at one's mercy; trifling with; toying with; playing with; making a fool of; leading around by the nose
noble; high and noble; noble (character); refined; precious; expensive
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
inner palace (reserved for women); harem; seraglio; consort of the emperor
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry
(way of) life; lifestyle; living; life circumstances; livelihood; day-to-day life
certain reasons; certain circumstances; professional constraints; (lit.) adult reasons
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive