or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
nod; inclination of the head
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
although I say; although one might say; although called
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
to take into consideration; to bear in mind
reception hall (esp. for visiting state dignitaries); guest house; State Guest House (esp. Akasaka palace, also guest house in Kyoto)
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to reach the peak of something (e.g. luxury, hardships, etc); to be extremely (e.g. busy); to exhaust completely; to have nothing left (e.g. to say)
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
hole; hole; cup; (electron) hole
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
young person; youngster; young people; (the) youth
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
in order to do; for the purpose of doing; must; should
to go to; to visit; to call on
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince; His Royal Highness the Crown Prince
to pass on (a message, thoughts, etc.); to convey; to inform (of a visitor, phone call, etc.); to announce (a visitor); to act as an agent (between a manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. and retailers); to act as an intermediary
please (give me); please (do for me)
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
to stand up; to get up; to recover; to regain one's energy; to (stand up and) take action; to rise up (against); to rise (from a crouch) and make the initial charge
paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa); empress tree; foxglove tree
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
draft; draught; handprint; signed hand-print; permit (for passing a barrier checkpoint during the Edo period); pass
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
attire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
very young; little; childish; immature
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
sensitive; fragile; feeble; indecisive
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key