inquiry; enquiry; query; reference
common camellia (Camellia japonica)
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
to be enchanted; to be charmed
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to push away; to push aside; to shove
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
operation; functioning; running
to fall flat; to fall face down
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
tuck (e.g. in a dress); rise (e.g. in price)
sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
congratulatory visit to the Imperial Palace (e.g. at New Year)
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
covering; protection; backing; relief
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
gondola (boat, esp. in Venice); gondola (hot-air balloon, airship, etc.); basket; scaffold (building); display shelf (shop)
hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh
for your information; I'm telling you
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
castle tower; keep; donjon
scene; view; prospect; outlook
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
loser; failure; underdog; unmarried and childless older woman
thoughtlessly; rashly; unwisely; halfway; half-done; incomplete
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
general mobilization; general mobilisation
scoundrel; rascal; villain
conquest; subjugation; overcoming; chastisement; punishment; punitive expedition
to have the privilege of doing
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again
diversion (from e.g. one's worries); distraction
shallow playboy; frivolous lad; good-time Charlie
(one's) figure; build; physique; style