first person to say something; first person to suggest something; person who raised a matter
lead (in a cheer, toast, song, etc.); (someone's) lead; folk song and dance performed by a group; leader of a group of wind instruments (in gagaku)
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss
company employee; office worker; white-collar worker
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
in that manner; like that
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
all sides; the four cardinal directions and the four ordinal directions; large hanging paper lantern
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
comfortably; peacefully; freely; (growing) quickly
in public; in company; in the presence of others
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
viewing as ...; seeing as ...; treating as ...; regarding as ...
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
existence; being; presence
selection; choice; screening
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
Charles Camille Saint-Saens
supporting role (actor); minor role
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence