noisily; with loud footsteps; in a crowd; incessantly; all together
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
conspirators; faction; cabal; clique
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
with a clang; with a bang; with a crash
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
fondness for women; woman admirer; lustful man; being attractive to women; being a lady-killer
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
to make merry; to be festive
after a long time; for the first time in a while
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
to stimulate; to stir up; to arouse
noisily (crowd of people talking); clamorously; in a hubbub; jabberingly; chatteringly; buzzingly
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
joy; enjoyment; delight; pleasure
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme
decisive game; important bout; crucial match
oiran; high-ranking courtesan; (arch.) prostitute
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
following the lead of; playing second fiddle to; follower
tradition; legend; folklore
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
pledge; vow; (of a man and woman) having sexual relations; having sexual intercourse; destiny; fate
to congratulate; to celebrate
papier mâché; player who is not a dealer (in cards)
temple bell; hanging bell; funeral bell
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
return to secular life; secularization; secularisation
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life