to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
gesture; gesticulation; motion
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
wife (esp. one's own wife); court lady; female court attache; (arch.) woman (esp. as a love interest)
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
the Empress, the Empress Dowager and the Grand Empress Dowager; emperor's second consort; empress; palace of the empress; building of a Shinto shrine built on middle ground; demesne of the imperial palace
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
court noble; nobility; three lords and nine ministers (of the ancient Chinese government)
penance; austerities; mortification; asceticism
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
loose; promiscuous; quick; brisk; rash; thoughtless
restlessly; in continuous motion
small; fine; detailed; stingy
underling; subordinate official
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
Sei Shonagon (Poet of the Heian period, included in the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu)
consequence; outcome; result; blame
lesser councilor of state; lesser councillor of state; minor councilor; minor councillor
adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
to replace; to move; to change the position of
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress