to lower the curtain (at the end of a play); to come to an end; to finish
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
courtesy call; going around to say hello (or goodbye) to everybody; making the rounds
guest; visitor; visitor's arrival
various foreign countries; several foreign countries
tune (melody, piece of music)
to guess; to conjecture; to surmise
that is to say; so that means
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
not to be depended on; of little hope
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
know-how; expertise; the ropes; the knack
sharing with others what has been given to you; sharing a portion of the profit with others
to search for; to seek for; to look for
for one's true nature to come out
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
don't push yourself too hard; don't force yourself
existing alongside (each other); mixture; intermingling
gentle; mild; meek; tender
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
pure of heart and beautiful; innocent and beautiful
impulsive; emotional; straightforward; hot-headed; quick-tempered
lying down; down!; lie down!
national isolation; closing the country (to foreigners); sakoku; policy of national isolation enacted by the Tokugawa shogunate
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, crisis, etc.); overcoming; surmounting; bringing under control
savage; barbarous; barbaric; uncivilized; uncivilised
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
being excluded; being ignored; being kept in the dark (about); being kept out of the loop; (lit.) outside the mosquito net
very small; tiny; insignificant
to keep one's temper; to maintain one's composure; to remain calm; to keep presence of mind; to preserve one's equilibrium
groan; moan; growl; snarl; hum (e.g. of a motor); buzz
intimacy; affection; familiarity
compensation; indemnity; reparation
to charm; to bewitch; to enchant; to captivate; to fascinate
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
walk-in closet; wardrobe room; dressing room; costume room