(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
coming to nothing; bubble on the surface of water; something that is short-lived
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
all-purpose; suiting everybody
to give an order; to place an order; to have made to order
medicine chest (container)
to occupy the throne; to sit on the royal throne; to be at the top; to hold the premier position; to win a championship
ancient Shinto music and dancing
to play a central role; to take a leading part
swelling; enlargement; becoming fat; hypertrophy
manure; night soil; dung; fertiliser; fertilizer
person who is ...; thing that is ...
Konishiki Yasokichi, 17th sumo grand champion
rumour (of a love affair); rumor; romance; (arch.) bad reputation
shamisen; samisen; sanxian (Chinese lute); three string instruments (in gagaku; biwa, wagon and sou); three-stringed instrument
singing to one's own accompaniment; reciting while playing the shamisen, biwa, etc.
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
February; second month of the lunar calendar
kōji; malted rice; malt; malt-like material from growing mold on rice, barley, beans, etc. (used as a starter to make sake, miso, soy sauce, etc.)
(the privilege to have) an audience (with one's lord, a dignitary, etc.); interview (with one's superior); one's debut (first) appearance; debut (of a new product, work of art, actor, etc.); trial service (of a servant)
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
fascinate; bewitch; enchant
to set up; to raise; to nominate; to choose as a representative; to push; to shove
to capture public interest; to enjoy popularity
crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic
allocation; assignment; allotment
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
gift; present; tip; bribe
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to damage
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to grieve
unfairness; injustice; partiality
cloth dyed in a dappled pattern; pattern of white spots; dapples; mochi containing red bean paste; (arch.) fawn
firmly; absolutely; flatly; by far; far and away; by a long shot
to rise in revolt; to raise the standard of revolt
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
considerably; fairly; quite
sympathy; compassion; pity