(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
servant; valet; (arch.) someone who works in close quarters with the emperor or imperial family; (arch.) low-ranking official who works for the imperial family or nobility (under the ritsuryō system); (arch.) ox-tender for oxcarts; (arch.) horse boy
deep brown; dark tea (e.g. Chinese pu'er tea); fermented tea
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
headship of a family; family property
collecting; collection; collation; gathering; arrangement; coordination
these guys; these fellows
jue (ancient 3-legged Chinese wine pitcher, usu. made of bronze); peerage (hereditary title bestowed by the emperor)
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (someone) to redo something
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become indistinct; to become impure (of one's heart, a society, etc.); to be corrupted
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
to press forward; to forge ahead; to push on
hanger-on; follower; flunky; purse strapped round one's waist
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
godparents; foster parents
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
to flatter; to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to flirt (with; a man); to make eyes (at)
bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
tooth; teeth; tooth (of a comb, saw, etc.); cog; support (of a geta)
militarism; warlike spirit
greater than ...; bigger ...
unskillful; childish; immature; naive; artless; clumsy
side; flank; position where one is not directly involved (in a matter); outsider's position; the sidelines
beyond that point; after that
relocation of the capital; transfer of the capital
mask; striking the head (kendo)
spit; skewer; proxy (computer server)
bubble; foam; froth; suds; lather; head (on beer)