side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
singing to one's own accompaniment; reciting while playing the shamisen, biwa, etc.
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
singing voice; (sound of) singing
producer (film, TV, etc.)
on the road; on the street; in the street; on the way
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
voice quality; type of voice
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
vocal (performance); vocals; singing; vocalist; singer
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
sympathy; empathy; response
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
gifted education; special education for gifted children
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
to move (house); to change residence
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
improvisation; improvised; impromptu; extempore
mysterious profundity; quiet beauty; the subtle and profound; yūgen
to listen to in an ecstasy
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish