main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
driver (of a vehicle); screwdriver; driver (golf); driver; device driver
substrate; (computer) circuit board
to step on; to trample down; to tread on
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
sitting on the floor grasping one's knees (as in a gym class)
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
Japanese and Chinese poetry; poetry; poems
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
back (side); reverse; other side; inside; background; dark side (e.g. of society)
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
to have a reason; to have an excuse
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
end (of play, match, etc.); closing; closing a pachinko machine (after it has paid out its designated maximum)
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
to be softened; to calm down
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
to hold the steering wheel; to drive (a car)
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
rack; ruck (rugby); lac; luck
wide turn; detour; the long way around
to open some distance (e.g. with other people)
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
cracking sound (e.g. cracking one's knuckles); crunching sound
good humour (humor); good mood
lord of a manor; estate steward
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
what's what; heads or tails
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area