formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
to ask a high price; to overcharge
inner palace (in Edo Castle); palace's ladies chambers; shogun's harem
occasional; infrequent; rare
great (i.e. great-grandson, great-grandmother)
eight (long cylindrical things)
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer
Für Elise (composition by Ludwig van Beethoven)
to rebuild; to reconstruct
felling timber; cutting down trees; logging; lumbering
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
clumsy person; bungler; person with no particular talents (in performing arts); nondrinker; nonsmoker
a cappella; unaccompanied choir or choral work
high-pitched tone; soprano
party venue; place for a party; banquet hall
to drink oneself dead drunk; to drink oneself unconscious
street at night; making a night journey
to win over; to win (someone's) heart and mind
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
full stomach; filling one's stomach; eating one's fill; complete; total; full
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
laughing while reminiscing