first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
appetizer or snack served with drinks; performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
chair; stool; post; office; position
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
imperial court; royal court
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
practice; practising; experience
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
ago; since; before; previous
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
and; thereupon; because of that
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
refined; elegant; graceful; classic
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
due form; official; formality
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to leave word; to leave a message
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated