in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
type of jōruri narrative performance
longevity; prolongation of life
accredited master (of a performing art); being famous; being popular; famous person
shamisen; samisen; three-stringed Japanese lute
to make (someone) learn; to be accustomed to ...; to be used to ...; to always ...
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
father; dad; husband; you; he
to contract; to undertake; to take over; to take responsibility for
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
unhappiness; misfortune; ill luck
tatami room; dinner party in a tatami room with a geisha or maiko
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
and; thereupon; because of that
once; one time; exclusively; only; alone
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
admirable; charming; nostalgic; curious; eager to know (or see, experience, etc.)
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
subordinate part; menial service; subordinate; utility man
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
experimental; provisional
spirit; heart; disposition
high-spirited; in high spirits
January; first month of the lunar calendar
income; receipts; revenue