to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
new land; new world; new sphere of activity
to blossom; to flower; to bloom
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
lecture (esp. special engagement by noted speaker); lecture meeting (event with one or more lectures)
drama; theatre; theater; play
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
star (cinema, sports, etc.); celebrity; star symbol; asterisk; (celestial) star
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
(ancient) Japan; Yamato (former province located in present-day Nara Prefecture)
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
one's regular inn; one's usual hotel
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
as far as ... is concerned; so far as ... can tell
grasp; catch; understanding
tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
celebrated flower; beautiful woman
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
large attendance; full house; capacity audience
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
actor; actress; player; performer
drinking party; banquet; feast
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
drinking bout; merrymaking