self-consciousness; self-awareness
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
dignified; majestic; stately; lordly; commanding
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
duty; obligation; responsibility
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to recall; to remember; to recollect
while; during; while; although; all; both
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
from (this, here, etc.); since (this)
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
to step forward; to volunteer
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)