curious onlookers; rubbernecks
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
having said that; on the other hand
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
princess; daughter of a nobleman
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
to step back; to walk backwards
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
authority; power; influence
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
to say; to be called; to do
etiquette; courtesy; manners
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.); loud; high-pitched
how many people; a number of people
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
drama; play; powerful drug
scene; sight; scenario; setting
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
face; surface; mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand