stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
expression; look; countenance; face
beforehand; in advance; previously
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
preliminary announcement; previous announcement; portent; sign; forewarning
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
quietly; slowly; gracefully
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
strong-willed; strong of heart
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
to border; to fringe; to hem; to edge
Asian hazel (Corylus heterophylla var. thunbergii); Siberian hazel
in every way; in every aspect; from every angle
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
well-bred; of good upbringing
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to conform to; to be in accordance with; to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)
and (also); both ... and; as well as
in respect of; in regards to; as for
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
touch of Japanese; tinge of Japanese; Japanese flavour (flavor); Japanese style (e.g. of kanbun writing, in contrast to actual Chinese)
highest grade; superlative degree
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment