to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished
uniformity; balance (equilibrium) of power
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
family-oriented; familial
Kawachi (former province located in the east of present-day Osaka Prefecture)
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
lightly; easily; carelessly
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
keyboard (piano, computer, etc.)
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
justifiable; warranted; reasonable
symbol; emblem; mental image; representation; idea
tsukemono; Japanese pickled vegetables
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
audience; attendance; hearers
angle; square; cube; bishop; third degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); Chinese "horn" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); jiao (monetary unit of China; one-tenth of a yuan)
left-wing (politics); left wing (of a bird, aircraft, formation, etc.); left flank; left field
one's regular inn; one's usual hotel
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to get along; to add (one's own concordant voice, etc.)