lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
to get back together (with a former partner)
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
image; figure; figure; form; image
courteous; decorous; polite
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
please come (and visit us); please come (to our shop)
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
things on hand; things in stock; money on hand; money in one's wallet; on hand; in stock
hearer; listener; audience; interviewer; questioner
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid
government service; entering government service; (of a ronin) finding a new lord or master to serve
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
to amuse oneself; to make merry
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
imperial court; royal court
being adopted into the family of one's bride
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
to get one's head around; to think about
sovereignty; supremacy; dominion
to turn against; to become an enemy
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
to lend an ear to; to listen to
accession to the throne; enthronement
light; faint; pale; fleeting
down to earth; reasonable
independent; responsible; active; subjective
to decrease; to be reduced; to reduce; to lessen; to subtract; to deduct
first meeting; first interview with
companion; partner; spouse
your countenance (his ..., her ..., etc.)