historical play; period drama
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
make-up; get-up; disguise; costume
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
-less; lacking; non-existing
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
sit down; sit up; Sit! (to a dog)
large serving; large portion
long (time that has passed); old (story)
bureau director; office chief
deputy head; deputy director; vice chief (of something); executive officer (navy)
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
real thing; original; actual
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; lowest (of a three-tier ranking system)
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
town girl; girl raised in a town
learning by watching others; learning by imitation
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
we have a result!; game over!; match!
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
an issue being settled; a case being closed
impostor; imposter; pretender; liar
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult
descendant; posterity; offspring