rakugo story teller; comic story teller
(holding of) a solo recital or performance
metro; subway; underground railway
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
openly; in public; without caring what others think
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
lunch; (Western-style) single-plate lunch set; plate lunch; launch (boat); motorboat; ranch
to be somewhat stylish; to be somewhat chic
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; use; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; disposal (esp. sale of goods)
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
school festival; campus festival
taking part on the spur of the moment; participating without registering beforehand; last-minute entrant; specking on flower petals
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
doctor's office; medical office; sickbay
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
etude; study; study (in painting, sculpture, etc.); trial work; improvisational theatre
Saitama (city, prefecture)
almost every day; almost daily
speech; tongue; dialect; brogue; bento; Japanese box lunch; petal
recorder (musical instrument); English flute
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
New York City (John Lennon and Yoko Ono song)
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
divine or supernatural skill
(radio) receptivity; sensitivity; susceptibility
strength; power; proficiency; ability
good at playing along; up for anything; carefree; uplifting; upbeat