(professional) storyteller; hereditary role of narrator in early imperial court
biological (system); bio-
smith; blacksmith; small crowbar for extracting nails; cat's paw
to buy; to purchase; to buy out
quietly; calmly; comfortably; peacefully
(measuring) scale; rule; scale; scope; (musical) scale; weighing scale
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
form; adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
to travel on frequently (e.g. a road or path)
cumulative total; accumulated total; total up to now
guidance; lead; introduction; good offices; guide; primer
to look old; to become time-worn; to become worn out; to become old and grubby; to become musty
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
beginning; start; civilization; civilisation; enlightenment
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
mine (ours) for the taking; something under one's full control
exactly; just; precisely; punctually; exactly on time
the nth ...; divisions of a kabuki performance
business rival; professional jealousy
completely unknown; unexpected; having no clue about
irrepressibly aroused (esp. sexually); stimulated
worldly desires; evil passions; appetites of the flesh; klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)
menu; bill of fare; program; programme; schedule
cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
suitable; appropriate; fitting; appropriately; accordingly; as required
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
sticky; syrupy; weakly (of a flame); gently (e.g. boil); dozing off; napping
seasoning; flavour; flavor
splashing (water); splashing about; vigorously; generously (e.g. pouring sauce); greatly (using or making money)