January; first month of the lunar calendar
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
faded color; faded colour; antique look
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
parasol (esp. one that is secured to the ground); sunshade; (beach) umbrella
nice; likeable; desirable
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
premiere; first showing; release (film)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
yakuza; gangster; mobster; useless; worthless; good-for-nothing
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
kabuki; Japanese classical drama
jōruri; type of dramatic recitation accompanied by a shamisen (associated with Japanese puppet theater)
kyogen; farce presented between noh plays or during the interlude of a noh play; kabuki play; kabuki performance; make-believe; ruse
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
admiration; appreciation; enjoyment; viewing (for pleasure)
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
impossible; unlikely; improbable
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
that day; the very same day
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
minute; micro; detailed; delicate; subtle
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to repeat; to do something over again
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
pine needle; small gift; souvenir
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
of course; certainly; naturally
one's every action; every single move
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless