this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
meddling (in); butting in; interference; poking one's nose into
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
string instrument; stringed instrument
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
singing voice; (sound of) singing
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
a short time ago; a while ago; for some time
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
to take shape; to look good enough to be shown publicly
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
essence; true nature; substance; reality
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
audience; attendance; hearers
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
as it is; plain (truth); bare; undisguised; unvarnished; unexaggerated
to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.); to dry the bottom of a ship (to prevent insect damage)
with a screech; with a squeak; with a squeal
modulation; change of key
interlude (in traditional Japanese music); chanting or clapping along (during a song or dance); interjection
imitative sound (in film, theatre, etc.); sound effect
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
single word; a few words; brief comment
to express (in words); to confess
(attacking and) sinking (a ship); sending (a ship) to the bottom; crushing defeat; utter failure; complete exhaustion; collapsing (onto a bed, desk, etc.)
to be insolent; to be arrogant; to be impudent; to be rude
tranquil; calm; quiet; mild (weather); balmy