step in a Japanese entranceway
godan (verb, verb conjugation); fifth dan (in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
to become frayed; to become loose
to die a natural death (at an advanced age); to live out one's allotted span of life
grain thief; sharpened tube for testing rice in bags; sashimi (sliced raw fish); stabbing; piercing
equally (well); as ... as; no less ... than ...; evenly matched; well-matched
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
(no matter) who; everyone; anyone; nobody
tracking down and killing; punitive expedition
receiving an official appointment; being appointed (to the post of)
for a certain reason; owing to unavoidable circumstances
magnifying glass; magnifier; loupe
one eye; one of one's eyes; being blind in one eye; person who is blind in one eye
to impose; to visit upon; to inflict
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
in this kind of situation
doddering; tottering; unsteady; shaky; decrepit; infirm
sighing deeply; giving a deep sigh
imperial throne; the Crown
family grave; ancestral grave; tomb
historical event; ancient event; tradition; folklore; legend
wooden mosaic work; parquetry; wooden mosaic (e.g. on a piece of furniture); marquetry; marqueterie
silk damask; satin damask
avid desire; craving; thirst; watering at the mouth; drooling
lime; quicklime; caustic lime
re-coating (e.g. repainting, respraying, etc.)
sensitive (person, heart, etc.); delicate (issue, problem, etc.); sensitive; fragile; delicate; delicate (fabric, shade, flavour, etc.)
equipment; fixtures; furnishings; fittings; furniture; supplies
polish; burnishing; improvement; becoming more skilled
elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting
way of talking; speaking style