to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to pretend (e.g. to be a good father)
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
(arch.) Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.
large paper lantern on a pole
chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa); empress tree; foxglove tree
headquarters; head office; main office
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
to sing someone's praises; to give someone a boost; (lit.) to carry a lantern
incisor (esp. in humans); grinding one's teeth; bruxism; gnashing of teeth
sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
ruins of a fire; fire-devastated area
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
stringing a bow; person who strings bows; crescent moon; paper lantern with a bow-shaped handle
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
guidance; leadership; leading the way
slight intoxication; being tipsy
reciting poetry or singing in a soft voice
to meet somebody by chance; to happen upon
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
you; (arch.) your residence
middle of the night; dead of night
ceremonial sake decanter with a spout and semicircular handle
exclamation of surprised disappointment, disgust, or worry (yuck, ick, ack, eeew, crap!, blech, gross)
investigation (e.g. crime); examination
article (in document); provision; stripe; streak; although; though
companion; company; tritagonist
lantern bearer; flatterer; booster; brown-noser
tipsy lurch; reeling gait; staggering gait
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support