beginning; opening; start; outset
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
pendant (jewelry); pendant (light)
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
in line with this; therefore; consequently; so; such being the case; in that regard
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
on sale; available (to buy)
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
to ask a question; to ask questions
heavy petting; sexual petting
second; secant (trigonometric function); sec; dry wine taste
imbalance; proceeding irregularly; unsteady progress; limp; claudication
imperial palace (esp. Kyoto Imperial Palace); imperial residence; residence of a shogun, minister, etc.; emperor; ex-emperor; empress
pack of lies; complete fabrication; all lies
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy
student's handbook; small notebook that also acts as a student ID
reissue (of a book, bond, passport, etc.); republication
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
sludge; slime; chemical ooze
eight (long cylindrical things)
unit; (small) group (esp. in music or entertainment); band
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
foothold; footing; position; standing; ground