hairline; borders of the hair
long slits (esp. of eyes)
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned
slack; slackening; sagginess; dullness; letdown; depression
bellows (of an accordion, camera, etc.); cornice; rickrack; ricrac; pleated shape; accordion pleats
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
rational; logical; coherent
reflector; reflective plate
male; man; excellence; greatness; best (of)
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
to win the favour of (favor); to be acknowledged (e.g. by a superior); to measure up to
excess flesh; surplus fat; flab
Emperor Taishō (1879-1926, reigned 1912-1926); Emperor Yoshihito
latent; hidden; secret; behind the scenes
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
sea monster; green turtle
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
draft papers; callup notice
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
glossy hair; glossy fur; glossy coat (on an animal)
most of all; extremely; supremely
traditional Japanese dance
court noble; nobility; Imperial Court
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave