one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
to change direction (of policy, etc.); (lit.) to turn the rudder (of a ship)
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
convenience; accommodation; advantage; benefit; expediency
preferential treatment; privilege; favor; benefit; incentive
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
nice; good; well-executed
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
beyond one's means or position
important matter (for discussion)
to turn misfortune into fortune (esp. through one's own efforts); to turn the potential disaster to one's advantage
custom; convention; tradition; mores; conventional practice
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
exclusive; exclusionary; restrictive; clannish
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
to be confused; to be in disorder; to be chaotic; to have troubles; to be in a dispute; to argue
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryō)
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. someone's head); to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something); to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown); to add (e.g. music to a video)
to be a point of honor; to affect someone's good name
baptism; christening; initiation (into a society, group, etc.); baptism; one's first experience of something; baptism (by fire, etc.)
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
crew member; crewman; crew
to be put at a disadvantage; to get the short end of the stick
selection; choice; screening
a handful (of); small amount (of); small number (of); trouncing; crushing
of no concern at all; I couldn't care less; no skin off my nose
with religious zeal; with utmost devotion; take great care of
ancestor; forefather; foremother
bearer; carrier; person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter
decapitation; decapitated head
criterion (criteria) for selection
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
being bad at communication; being unsociable
drinking (sometimes esp. alcohol); drink; drinking party
no good; not allowed; not acceptable; outtake; blooper; retake
(arch.) that is in; who is called; that is called; that is; I see
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up