metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)
curiosity-seeking; bizarre (crime, etc.); grotesque; abnormal
tickling; tickle; joke; gag
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
treasure; precious article; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
hasty; rash; impatient; restless; quick (to draw conclusions, make decisions, etc.)
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (someone) to redo something
dress coordination; costume coordination; fitting session; costume fitting
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
to make out to be; to set someone up (as); to prepare (e.g. someone for a role); to make (e.g. "a man out of him"); to frame
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
influence (on someone); inspiration
coloring; colouring; color scheme; colour scheme; (touch of) colour; embellishment
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
hearsay; rumor; rumour; report
to write down one after another; to enumerate; to list; to write at length; to write on and on; to go on writing
spirit; heart; disposition
single (room); room for one; private room (in a restaurant, etc.); private dining room; (toilet) stall
older half-brother (by a different mother)
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director
name of a piece of music; (musical) number; (musical) program; programme; selection (of music)
bad mannered; naughty; misbehaving
orchestra member; musician
seizure; confiscation; impounding; sequestration; forfeiture
notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties
skirmish; brush (with the enemy); minor battle; squabble; (petty) quarrel; argument
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
foolish; imbecile; feebleminded
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish
sound; noise; (speech) sound; Chinese-derived reading of a kanji