funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
contradiction; inconsistency
traditional performing arts (e.g. shamisen, koto, dance, etc.); accomplishments
miscellaneous thoughts (on); miscellaneous impressions
nature; property; disposition
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
children's song; nursery rhyme
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
prostitute (esp. Edo period)
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
distinction; differentiation; classification
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
acting according to one's inclinations
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
whim; vagary; capriciousness; eccentricity
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
in; on; at; during; in the condition of
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe
to approach; to draw near
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
that; the matter in question
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person