to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
popular; common; commonplace
entertainment; performance
hey!; say!; I say!; I; me
clerk; office worker; office staff
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
headgear (esp. one made of cloth); hood; kerchief; tokin (headgear worn by yamabushi)
old age; ageing; aging; old person; the elderly; the aged
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
master; expert; Meijin (professional title); Meijin (highest title for male players in competitive karuta)
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
talented person; clever person
having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
assigned role; duty; position; suitable role; best-suited job
in terms of; from the point of view of
striking; remarkable; considerable
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to step forward; to volunteer
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
to induce (someone to do something); to tempt; to act toward (someone in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
pomegranate (Punica granatum)