to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
profitable plan; good plan
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
(school) girlish taste (for things that are sweet, cute, romantic, etc.); interest in young girls (rather than adult women)
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
social dance; ballroom dancing
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
(your) daughter; young woman
invitation; introduction; temptation
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
sharp drop; plunge; nosedive; slump; (value or amount) plummeting
private tutor; coach; governess
wife; Mrs; (arch.) wife of a nobleman (aristocrat, etc.); (arch.) consort of the emperor
by your leave; with your permission
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)