distribution (e.g. films, rice); rationing (e.g. food, gasoline); food ration
trailer (film, TV); preview
super work; tremendous work; spectacular; blockbuster
big hit; smash hit; popular item (e.g. movie, music)
jewel; precious stone; gem
to stay in one's heart; to be enduringly memorable; to be unforgettable
by both oneself and others
poor piece of work; rubbish; trash
to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down; to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
hard (e.g. penis); strong (e.g. beat of music); throbbing (e.g. headache); blaring (e.g. rock music)
to be mad about; to be hooked on
the lone woman (e.g. bright flower) in a group
revival; restoration; resuscitation
noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright
Iga (former province located in the west of present-day Mie Prefecture)
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
tea utensils; container for powdered green tea (tea ceremony)
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. boxing, baseball)
lock; padlock; tablet; lozenge; pill
opposite side; other side
mimicking someone's speech; imitating someone's way of speaking; mimicry
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
Bushido; samurai code of chivalry
to lose (through death) (e.g. wife, child)
cannot bring oneself (to do); unable to bear (e.g. seeing)
conical hat (East-Asian style); coolie hat; something shaped like a conical hat or an umbrella; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
strong point; selling point; forte; specialty; attraction
classified document; confidential document
home theater; home cinema
to emphasize; to attach importance to
live music or performance
tune (melody, piece of music)