exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
liking; being fond of; to one's liking; to one's taste; preferred; favourite
to let someone hold; to make someone grasp; to bribe; to slip money to; to pass off; to foist on
antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester
flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
suffix for familiar person
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
to call; to name; to call oneself ...; to go by the name of ...; to purport (to be); to profess
vertex; apex; top (e.g. of a mountain); summit; top (of a profession, field, etc.); summit
both in name and reality; both in name and substance
newcomer; initiate; rookie
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
subordinate work; assistant; domestic duties; servant; maid
holy tree; sacred tree; Christmas tree
design; idea; conception; plan
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
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
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
to control; to command; to get the better of
feeling sick; feeling nauseous; feeling unwell; feeling displeased; feeling offended; feeling irritated
delicacy; tact; sensitivity; consideration; thoughtfulness
barn (for storage); shed; outbuilding
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking