while alive; during one's lifetime
the deceased; the departed; old friend; longtime acquaintance
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
(afternoon) nap; sleeping during the day; siesta
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
large-scale work; voluminous work; monumental work; great work; masterpiece
preliminary dyeing; bottoming
older brother and older sister
talent for poetry; poetic genius
excellent calligraphy; calligraphy
bold and unrestrained; uninhibited; free-spirited
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
to begin making a sound (ringing, singing, crying, etc.)
fast (asleep); snoring or grumbling sound
that person; that gentleman; that lady
it's no joke; gimme a break!
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
florid expression; poetical talent
poor; needy; lacking (quantity and quality-wise); poor; scanty
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to let (someone) play; to keep (someone) amused; to leave idle; to not make use of; to do; to do
to agree (to a proposal, request, etc.); to assent; to consent; to accept
august (in ref. to the emperor or the gods); imperial; divine
program (e.g. TV); programme
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
audience (with a lord, dignitary, etc.); interview; first (public) appearance; debut; trial service (of a servant); probation
rear vassal; daimyo's retainer
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
to become clear; to be made public
temporarily; short period; once; one morning
to be by far the best; to be much better; to excel; to be exceptional; to be prominent; to be outstanding
truth; reality; seriousness; truth; printed style writing; star performer
kitchen manager; chef; cook