troupe; theatrical company
to be lifted; to be raised; to happen suddenly; to occur; to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
to faint; to swoon; to be astounded; to astonished; to have a busy time; to be hectic
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
to make a distinction; to differ; to be different
to get strong; to gain strength
birth; creation; formation
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
undulation; winding; meandering; swell (of waves); surge; billow
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
practical; actual; de facto; in essence; in all but name
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
safe; strongbox; cashbox; depository; cash office; treasury
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
ukiyoe of beautiful women; bijin-ga
protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
with these words; while saying
information; news; report; reward; retribution
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
probability; likelihood; chances
to grow taller (of people)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
and (so); (and) then; because of which; in addition to that
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
hazardous materials; dangerous goods; explosives; combustibles
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
inveigling; ensnaring; enticement; cajoling