good person; virtuous person
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
genuine autograph; genuine article
great actor; famous actor; star
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to be tired of looking at
way of speaking; intimation; lips; mouth; snout
way of speaking; intimation
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
talk; recital; narration; topic
diving beetle; Japanese predacious diving beetle (Cybister japonicus)
to harmonize with; to keep in tune with; to go along with; to keep in step
shamisen; samisen; three-stringed Japanese lute
to throw out; to fire; to expel; to give up; to abandon; to neglect
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
welcome!; nice to see you!
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
utmost limit; extremity; result
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
traditional performing arts (e.g. shamisen, koto, dance, etc.); accomplishments
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking
hometown; rural township (of China)
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
blind female beggar who sings or plays shamisen
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
silk damask; satin damask
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet