so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
what's what; heads or tails
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
in comparison to; rather than
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
boy; son; baby boy; young man
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
in that way; like that; that way
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
parental love or affection
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...