odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
even if ...; even supposing that ...
another time; some other time
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
to pant; to gasp; to be short of breath; to be excited
shop that handles Western-style apparel and accessories
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
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
literally; to the letter; literal
personnel; members; lineup (of a team); announcement of next day's match-ups
show; performance; act; entertainment industry; show business
thing that reminds one of a particular season; poem about natural scenery; poem about a particular season
one large ...; a great ...
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
stirring; rousing oneself
sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
something in the shape of a dragon's head (esp. a helmet crest)
aburaage; thin deep-fried slices of tofu; frying in oil; deep-fried food
manual labor; manual labour; manual procedures
filhos (traditional Portuguese dessert); deep-fried tofu mixed with thinly sliced vegetables
heaps; a lot; plenty; with a thud
to be in opposition; to be in private life
Ansei era (1854.11.27-1860.3.18)
sharing with others what has been given to you; sharing a portion of the profit with others
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
house; home; one's house; one's home; one's husband
casting pearls before swine
traditional art; traditional performance art