to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
in error; by mistake; by accident; accidentally
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
estrangement; neglect; alienation; casting out; ostracism; giving the cold shoulder
repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to triumph; to be elated with success
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
to cease; to stop; to be over
gentle; mild; meek; tender
praise; tribute; inscription (on a painting)
recitation (of a poem); chanting; singing; composition (of a poem); composed poem
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
fast-talking; rapid talking
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)
to report to the Emperor; to play (musical instrument); to accomplish
all present; all concerned; all of us
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
believer; adherent; devotee; fanboy; fanatic; superfan
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
outskirts; environs (of a city); surrounding area; surroundings
singing or chanting in unison
reading aloud; recitation
the Gospel according to Luke (book of the Bible)
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
woman; lady; adult female
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
selfless (pious, righteous) man
regarding oneself (as); fancying oneself (as); seeing oneself (as); considering oneself (to be); pretension
to look down over; to look down on
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.