almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
tension; resilience (e.g. of hair); springiness; will power; spirit
intimacy; affection; familiarity
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
to slip down; to slide down; to glide down
traditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers; crown; diadem; top kanji radical; first verse of a haikai, etc.; best; peerless
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
armrest (of a chair); elbow rest
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
state ceremony; laborious; troublesome; irksome
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
(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.)
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
older brother and younger sister
to be granted (e.g. a title); to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be gifted with (a talent); to be taught (e.g. a secret technique); to be instructed; to be initiated
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
soon; shortly; before long
to march (someone) off (e.g. to the police station); to lead away; to take away
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
preface; introduction; preamble
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
representation; agency; proxy; proxy; agent; representative
to knock together; to strike against each other; to clash; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance); to coordinate