to pry (open); to prise; to wrench
(not) even with; (not) even using
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
attendance; participation; presence
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
protagonist; main character; hero; head (of a household); proprietor (of a store)
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
rare; exceptional; extraordinary; unique; incomparable; unparalleled
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
ruler and ruled; master and servant
male homosexuality; sodomy; (arch.) male prostitute
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
briskly; energetically; livelily; efficiently; crisply; vigorously
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
(something) one does not really mean; insincere
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
the Emperor's voice; beautiful voice; beautiful sound
grant; bestowal; giving something to someone of low social standing (by a person of very high social standing)
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); to spare (time, money, etc.)
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
gift; boon; godsend; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
self-control; self-restraint
to hand (over); to deliver in person
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
piece (scrap, bit, strip) of paper
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
March; third month of the lunar calendar
19th day of the month; 19 days; (arch.) fool; (arch.) simpleton
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving