to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
stale; old fashioned; hackneyed; trite; antiquated; obsolete
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
as you see; as you can see
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
to be needed; to be wanted
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
to arouse someone's interest; to whet (appetite); to be appealing; to be intriguing; to be fascinating
strength; power; proficiency; ability
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
complete victory; total victory
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
(suffering) damage; injury; harm