escape from evil; exorcism
morning soap opera; morning television serial
next; next person; room adjoining a noble's parlor
to take care; to mind; to be attentive
a gathering of many beautiful women (talented people); simultaneous emergence of many talents and achievements; (lit.) hundred flowers blooming in profusion
lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus)
final selection (e.g. of applicants); final screening; shortlisting
live (internet) broadcast; live stream
to leave home; to leave one's parental roof; to leave the nest; to go out on one's own
traditional performing arts (e.g. shamisen, koto, dance, etc.); accomplishments
that's right; yes; uh-huh
unpolished rice; unmilled rice; brown rice
Keiō era (1865.4.7-1868.9.8)
filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
perfect; complete; flawless
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
carrying out one's words; being as good as one's word; making good on one's promise
being once divorced; one-time divorcee; (lit.) one x mark (i.e. one name struck from the family register)
LINE (instant messaging software)
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
blank column; blank space
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
supporter (e.g. of the arts); adherent; proponent
middle palace guard (ritsuryo system)
look who's talking; you're one to talk; you can talk
prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
personal history; curriculum vitae; resume