empty gun; gun loaded with blanks; firing a blank
one eye; one of one's eyes
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
experience; being accustomed (to something); poise in a critical situation
helping hand; help; support; aid
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
autonomy; right of self-government
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
to give guidance; to explain clearly; to admonish; to preach
battle flag; standard; (regimental) colours; colors; ensign
military vessel; war fleet
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
raising a question; posing a problem; setting a hare running
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
to conform to; to be in accordance with; to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)
His Majesty the Emperor; the present emperor; the reigning emperor
unwritten law; common law; unwritten rule
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
sweating; perspiration; sudation; hidrosis; diaphoresis
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
angular; angular-shaped; sharp-pointed
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
selling oneself (into bondage) (esp. for prostitutes)
underestimation; undervaluation
superiority complex; sense of superiority