two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
in groups of twos and threes; in small groups
shamisen with a thick neck
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
charcoal; charred remains
dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)
pursuit of knowledge; studying; learning; training; completing a course
maid; helper; help; assistance
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
east and west; Orient and Occident; East and West; ladies and gentlemen!; your attention, please!
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
(the privilege to have) an audience (with one's lord, a dignitary, etc.); interview (with one's superior); one's debut (first) appearance; debut (of a new product, work of art, actor, etc.); trial service (of a servant)
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
jōruri; type of dramatic recitation accompanied by a shamisen (associated with Japanese puppet theater)
to be parted from; to be separated
very young; little; childish; immature
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (last month, etc.); for (20 years, etc.)
to sniff out; to get wind of
the more one looks (at it) the more...
former (e.g. name); previous; changed; examination; inspection; investigation
marshy rice field or paddy
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
show; performance; act; entertainment industry; show business
to be embarrassed; to lose face
role; duty; responsibility
by means of; due to; because of; according to
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to shed tears; to be moved to tears
but; however; even though; even if
I appreciate your efforts