to cross (e.g. road); to traverse
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
back street; back alley; slums
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
to show off; to parade; to pretend
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
operation; functioning; running
empty gun; gun loaded with blanks; firing a blank
one eye; one of one's eyes; being blind in one eye; person who is blind in one eye
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
experience; being accustomed (to something); poise in a critical situation
helping hand; help; support; aid
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
skill; proficiency; dexterity; flattery
type; style; mold; mould; kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); convention
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
switch; switch; points; switch (from one thing to another); change
autonomy; right of self-government
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
to give guidance; to explain clearly; to admonish; to preach
battle flag; standard; (regimental) colours; colors; ensign
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
raising a question; posing a problem; setting a hare running
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.); to conform to; to be in accordance with
His Majesty the Emperor; the present emperor; the reigning emperor
unwritten law; common law; unwritten rule
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim