to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
instead; but (on the other hand)
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
without a doubt; completely; something out of the question; something outrageous; being utterly inferior; being helpless
to come back (to); to return to a starting point
like many others; being no exception; just like everyone else; as is usual with; in common with
drama; play; powerful drug
to finish; to get through with; to graduate; to come to an end; to end; to finish doing ...
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; No. 18; eighteenth; repertoire of 18 kabuki plays
reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to do in earnest; to concentrate on; to apply one's mind to
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
to play a trick; to put up a false show; to deceive someone; to put on a play; to present a play; to give a play
outrageous; preposterous; most improper; most unreasonable; inexcusable; unpardonable
actor; actress; player; performer
to play a trick on; to cheat; to deceive; to dupe
suddenly; all at once; flaring up (in anger); in a flare
to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
came; went; was (somewhere); here it comes!; there it goes!; as expected!
as you are aware; as you know
first performance; premiere
three generations; three periods; third generation
explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
theatergoer; someone who likes plays
no liking for; no interest in
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
long epic song with shamisen accompaniment (developed in Edo in the early 17th century)