emperor (of Japan); mikado
practical; actual; de facto; in essence; in all but name
rule; reign; government; governing
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
speech; tongue; dialect; brogue; bento; Japanese box lunch; petal
recommender; nominator; referee
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
assembling (in full force); muster; lining up; gathering; getting together
to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
insert (in a magazine, newspaper, etc.); foldout; insertion
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
will not do; do not; does not
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
over-fond parent; doting parent
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
source of worry; source of distress
erotic; pornographic; obscene; perverted; horny; dirty
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
gravure; photogravure; rotogravure; gravure picture
photo book (esp. one featuring photos of female celebrities, models); photobook
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
manageable; tractable; easy to care for; easy to deal with; easy to handle
with a friendly grin; smilingly
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)