to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
complete set; all; everything
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
cartoon-character costume
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
tomboy; rebounding; recovery; repercussions; rashness; incautiousness
stall-keeper (esp. at a festival); street vendor; hawker; seller of unreliable merchandise; faker; huckster
palm tree (any tree of family Arecaceae)
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe
acrobatics; risky undertaking
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
no good; not allowed; not acceptable; outtake; blooper; retake
quick-witted; quick to understand
having one's guard up; not showing weak points; (of women) resisting attempts of being hit on; being distrustful of potential love interests; prudish
chairman; leader of a troupe; proprietor of a theatrical company
to be elegant; to be graceful; to be refined
good-looking; fair; beautiful
stillness; quiet; peacefulness
to dance; to perform a dance
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
winnow; winnowing basket; winnowing fan
Nagano (city, prefecture)
publication; issue (of journal, newspaper, etc.); issue (of banknotes, bonds, passport, etc.); raising an event (software)
constitutional government; (arch.) exemplary government; (arch.) excellent government
show; performance; act; entertainment industry; show business
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
main temple; main building of a shrine; alternate name for the Shishiden; Hall for State Ceremonies; central building of a palace; State Chamber
origin; source; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison; exit
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
forgery; falsification; fabrication; counterfeiting
close investigation; careful examination; scrutiny
letter of invitation; letter of recommendation; reference
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke