showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
beautiful; lovely; heartwarming; beautiful
your countenance (his ..., her ..., etc.)
many samurai; many gentlefolk
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
small amount; bit; smidgen
one's mind; one's heart; one's intention
melancholia; severe depression
nonglutinous grain (not sticky enough to make mochi rice cakes)
to seem to be ...; to become like ...; to behave as ...
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
it's audible but invisible; I hear voices but I can't see anybody
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan
front room; parlor; parlour; living room
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
tengu; long-nosed goblin; bragging; conceit; braggart
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
advice; recommendation; suggestion; inducement; persuasion
discussion; deliberation; thought; opinion
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
(program of) entertainments; special events; exhibitions; amusements; attractions
recitation (of a poem); chanting; singing; composition (of a poem); composed poem
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
will or decree (esp. of shogun); emperor's wishes
to convey (a message, e.g. to one's superior); to communicate; to pass on; to pass along
rise and fall (e.g. prices); fluctuation; difference (rank, grade, quality, etc.); variation
attendance; presence; appearance