(the likes of) a mere actor
Pisces (constellation); the Fish; the Fishes; (arch.) fishmongers' guild
paying cash-in-hand; paying under the table
(earning or paying) no interest
to be perturbed; to be agitated
to turn someone down (on some pretext) without offending them; to refuse gracefully; to decline politely
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
intravenous injection; IV
climbing a tower; going up a tall building; visiting a brothel
woman's looks; woman's charm
star (actor); prima donna; leading figure
having poor eyesight; poorly sighted
affectionately; tenderly; lovingly
smallpox vaccination; inoculation against smallpox
trolling; singing in a circular canon; round
don't you ever come here again!; (lit.) come here the day before yesterday
blood poisoning; septicemia; sepsis
jeweler; (arch.) soap bubble vendor
starting; engaging; expenses; costs; attack (esp. a corner approach in the game of go); barb
Harima (former province located in the southwestern part of present-day Hyōgo Prefecture)
onnagata; male actor in female kabuki roles
maliciousness; ill will; noxious gas; (arch.) (vengeful) ghost; (arch.) specter
wonder drug; miracle cure; elixir
to sieve; to sift; to winnow; to screen (candidates)
scrap; piece; fag end; unimportant (person); petty (official); barely (in a role)