getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
minister (of government); noble; (arch.) nobleman's residence
offering; presentation; donation
outrider; herald; rikishi who leads the yokozuna to the ring prior to his ring-entering ceremony
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to stand all around (e.g. bamboo, pines, pampas grass)
filtrand; filter residue; residue
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
power of money; financial influence
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
seat (of chair, bench, etc.); seat base
paying an unannounced visit; rudeness
aquatic products; fisheries
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
dignity; credit; (arch.) deed of sale (for a land, forest or house); (arch.) sale value; (arch.) selling price
chief vassal; senior statesman
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
vocal sound; tone of voice
tough; stiff; inflexible; obstinate; tired; worn out
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
kimono and ancient head-dress
to be worth; to be worthy of; to deserve; to merit
member of an entourage or retinue or party; attendant