to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
fabric; cloth; textiles; measure of kimono material
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
katsuobushi; small pieces of sliced dried bonito
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
to mount up; to pile up; to accumulate; to increase
(formation of) three people sleeping side by side (esp. a child between two parents); (lit.) "river" character
rendezvous; meeting; area where guests gather before the start of a tea ceremony; waiting room; (arch.) meeting place for assignations, drinking, etc.
several people; some people; a few people; a number of people
open; public; official; overt
difficult to ...; hard to ...
quickly; calmly; intently
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
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
older sister; elder sister
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
something worth mentioning; something to count on; something problematic
right after coming out; just graduated
you; buddy; pal; monarch; ruler; sovereign
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
grandfather; male senior-citizen
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
suffix used to negate a verb in the past tense
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
feelings; thoughts; meaning
beforehand; in advance; previously
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
attendance; presence; appearance
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
business trip; official trip
doctor; PhD; exposition; fair; exhibition
blue waves; blue wave; hair that has lost its shine due to ageing
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion