moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
labor; labour; toil; hardship
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
unveiling; debut; introduction
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
participation; joining; entry; adherence
tone (of speech, writing, etc.); style
advanced level; high grade; senior
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
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
front garden; front yard; vestibule (of the ear)
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
bathing; to bathe; to take a bath; to enter a bath
maid; helper; help; assistance
complexion; colour; color; blood red
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
rough; casual (clothing); rough (of a golf course); rough sketch; rough draft
white background; blank; female virgin
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
signature; signing; sealing
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
first night; first watch of the night; bridal night
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
coloring; colouring; color scheme; colour scheme; (touch of) colour; embellishment
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
having not the slightest idea
history of; experience of