nth generation; nth (person to occupy a position, e.g. president)
first cockcrowing of the year
teapot-like object made typically of lacquerware and used to pour hot and cold liquids; basin of water with two handles on either side used for washing one's face or hands
almost every day; almost daily
large sum (of money); large amount; large denomination (banknote, etc.)
household belongings; household possession; furniture and household goods; goods and chattels; home furnishings; household goods
to sell off; to sell completely
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
inner part; interior; living quarters (at the back of a house); inner room; recesses (of one's mind); bottom (of one's heart)
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
soft (and fluffy) (e.g. bed, bread, baked potato); (arch.) absent-mindedly
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
conference room; council room
luxurious and gorgeous; magnificent
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairman; presenter; host
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
nod; inclination of the head
to drag down; to pull down; to force out (of power, office, role, etc.)
precious orb; Cintamani stone; wish-fulfilling jewel; hōju; uppermost spherical part of a pagoda finial
to be angry; to resent; to be enraged; to be indignant
virtue; benevolence; profit; benefit
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
choice; selection; option
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
extremists; radicals; militants
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
when it comes to ...; as for ...