bride; (one's) daughter-in-law; wife
to overhear; to hear (secondhand); to hear on the grapevine; to know by hearsay
surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
to (an extent); up to; there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...; even if there is no need to ... (at least ...)
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
(your) judgment; discernment
to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)
in tufts; tufty; bushy; thick; luxuriant
to lose composure; to be upset; to be flurried; to lose one's head (through shock)
at the mercy of (something or someone)
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
chamber maid; female servant; area around the hips; waist area
long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
to make a speech; to address
full stomach; bellyful; (eat) heartily; to one's heart's content
acquaintance; close friend
celebration; congratulations
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
machination; secret plan; plot; trick up one's sleeve
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy; (tactical) advance or retreat of troops
society; public; community; social studies
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
maidservant; housemaid; hostess (in a ryokan); waitress (in a traditional restaurant); (arch.) court lady; (arch.) lady
way of eating; how to eat
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
manners; behavior; behaviour
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
for today; for the time being
undisputed; entirely; perfect
dessert stomach; having room for dessert despite being full
equally; thoroughly; all over; uniformly; without exception; all around
noble; high and noble; noble (character); refined; precious; expensive
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; paw!; shake!