warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai; (arch.) man in attendance (on a person of high standing); (arch.) retainer
parroting back; repeating (something one was told) like a parrot
unspecified large number (of people)
unsuitable; inappropriate; improper
to lift; to turn over; to fold over
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
fit; spasm; attack; seizure
unreasonable idea; illogical plan; illogical move (in shogi or go)
flood plain; river terrace; riverside area; area between river and river bank
festival; feast; carnival
to flare up; to burst into flames
germination; germ; sprout; bud; sign
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
jewel; gem; gem (of a story, essay, etc.); accomplished work; beautiful piece
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
pin (e.g. hairpin, bowling pin, golf pin, etc.); one (on dice, in cards, etc.); beginning; best; kickback
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
pistol; handgun; revolver
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
furious facial expression
inconsistently, horribly drawn animated film or cartoon; animated cartoon episode of lower picture quality than other episodes in the same series
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start of a season
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
regulations; rules; (local) regulation; ordinance; bylaw
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
prefecture (Japan); county (China, Taiwan, Norway, etc.); department (France); province (Italy, Spain, etc.)
manzai; comic dialogue; two-person comedy act (usu. presented as a fast-paced dialogue, occ. presented as a skit)
sumo wrestler; rikishi; strong man; Deva king
slapping the opponent with the open hand
to faint; to swoon; to be astounded; to astonished; to have a busy time; to be hectic
one's station in life; one's personal history; one's circumstances; one's lot; one's destiny; one's future
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
to go along; to walk along; to follow
cardboard box; carton; corrugated box
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance