(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
colour and lustre; color and luster; complexion; colour; color
all-night vigil over a body; wake
(arch.) countenance; (arch.) visage; face; honor (honour); dignity
reproduction; duplication; reprinting
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope
to establish oneself in life; to achieve success; to reach a high position; to begin life (as an adult); to step out into the world
unqualified; without qualifications
invitation; introduction; temptation
life; living; I; me; student
notebook; account book; register
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
(heavy) drinker; drunkard; tippler; boozer
Sinologist; scholar of the Chinese classics
high mountain; alpine mountain
department; section; course (of study); branch of study; (taxonomical) family
outside of; not covered by
Imperial Household Agency
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
Buddhist scriptures; sutras