large monk; large, bald man; big baldy; large, bald-headed monster
purple; violet; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument
kouta; traditional ballad accompanied by shamisen
experience; being accustomed (to something); poise in a critical situation
highest-ranking blind court official; temple administrator; shrine administrator; administrator of a manor; (arch.) inspection; (arch.) inspector
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
besides; moreover; in addition
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
rakugo story teller; comic story teller
combination; union; incorporation; congruence
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
leading figure; prominent figure; big name; star actor (of a troupe)
one party; one faction; one clique
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
this land; our country; Imperial Court
something out of the ordinary; variant; variety; person with an unusual character or background; unique figure; exceptional type
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)
false accusations; unfounded suspicion; groundless charge; wet clothes
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
retreating figure; appearance from behind
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
dot; point; mark; gidayū musicians (in kabuki)
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
building (esp. a house); house fixture; fitting; facial features