tsk-tsk (used to indicate that someone is mistaken); tut-tut
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
the lower classes; the common people
having a habit of stealing things; being light-fingered
lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable
behaving outrageously as though there were no one around; acting without consideration for others; arrogance; audacity; insolence
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
overly familiar; overfamiliar; too friendly; too free; cheeky
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to walk away; to saunter off
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
audience with someone of high rank (e.g. the emperor)
penance; austerities; mortification; difficult work; strenuous task
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
to soothe one's soul; to raise one's spirits
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
respect and affection; love and respect
plain; unaffected; natural; unpretentious; frank; candid
whim; caprice; fancy; capricious; fickle; whimsical
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
(courteous) invitation; call
traditional; customary; conventional
changing (job, career, lifestyle, social position, beliefs, etc.)
political measures; policy
government; government service; the bureaucracy; government post; government official
blood relationship; consanguinity; blood relative
firm; unshakeable; resolute
establishment; founding; organization; organisation
to correct oneself; to restate
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
patience; endurance; perseverance
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
personality; style; appearance
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain