to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
return journey; one's way home; one's way back
plump; fleshy; chubby; (walking) slowly; with soft-footed steps (of toddlers, small animals, etc.)
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
battlefield; battleground
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
thought; consideration; thinking
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to; all of a sudden
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
carving; engraving; sculpture
many; numerous; various; large number of
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
prosperity; glory; splendour; splendor; majesty; luxury
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
stairs; stairway; staircase
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
common people; ordinary people; masses
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
highest rank; highest position; high-end; highest-order; most-significant (e.g. bit)