to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
single standard; single base; single-feature show
hard-boiled (person, style, etc.); tough; hard-boiled fiction
as usual; as is one's habit
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
to be too late; to be too slow
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
even though; despite; when
crucial; key; most important; main (point)
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
wagon; tea wagon; teacart; station wagon; estate car
cake served with tea; teacake
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
club; fraternity; sorority; clubhouse
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
Kitaooji Rosanjin (1883.3.23-1959.12.21)
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
Tanizaki Jun'ichirō (1886-1965)
plainly; clearly; vividly
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
ancestral; hereditary; imported; transmitted; handed down
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover