beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
grilling on a skewer; spit-roasting
frying; fried food; aburaage; thin deep-fried slices of tofu
ordinary people; common folk; general masses; man in the street; populace at large
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
to be worried; to be troubled
therefore; for that reason; so; because of that
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
chaos; turmoil; pandemonium; havoc
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
in order; in turn; one by one
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
family; members of a family
clapping and cheering; applause
imperial court; royal court
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
group; flock; crowd; wide expanse (of flowers)
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
departure; leaving; going away; recession
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
to rank with; to rank among
fire built in an iron basket (watch fire, fishing fire, etc.); bonfire; campfire; (arch.) brothel-keeper (Edo period)
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
moderate; proper; just right
dense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.); thick; vague (as in being unable to think clearly); dim