glass sphere; glass bead; glass marble
I; me; myself; (arch.) we; (arch.) us; (arch.) ourselves
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
"professional name" used by hostesses and geisha
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
to sow seeds; to sow the seeds of ... (e.g. conflict)
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
arrival (of post, news, correspondence, etc.); receiving (a phone call, email, etc.)
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead
following blindly; following suit without reflection
udo (plant related to ginseng, used in medicine and cooking) (Aralia cordata)
losers (those who have 'failed' socially, economically, etc.)
leading player; prima donna; box-office star; best item one has (to show); one's sole Sunday best; one's single area of expertise
fair; just and upright; open and honest; aboveboard; honourable
daring; fearless; audacious; bold; dauntless; daredevil
solving a problem swiftly and skillfully
being a match for a thousand; being a mighty warrior (combatant, player)
the charms of a uniquely beautiful woman; (lit.) (so beautiful that) the moon is abashed and flowers wilt
charms of a uniquely beautiful woman; (lit.) (so beautiful that) fish stay on the bottom of water and flying wild geese fall from the sky in shame
pupil excelling his master
pure and unadulterated; pure in heart; simplehearted
good morals and manners; genial manners and laudable customs; pristine way of life
gallant figure; impressive figure; noble appearance
capable; able; talented; promising
big thanks; great gratitude
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
prudish; strait-laced; boring; square
occupation (i.e. field of regular employment); steady job; regular work
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
to be left without means of sustenance; to be turned adrift in the streets; to be rendered homeless; to be out in the cold; to be down and out
fur; skin; pelt; kanji "fur" radical
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
cancellation (of a lecture, class, etc.)
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...