main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
in line with this; therefore
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
to ask a question; to ask questions
heavy petting; sexual petting
second; secant; sec; dry wine taste
limp; imbalance; unfavorable progress; unfavourable progress
imperial palace (esp. Kyoto Imperial Palace); imperial residence; residence of a shogun, minister, etc.; emperor; ex-emperor; empress
pack of lies; complete fabrication
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy
student's handbook; small notebook that also acts as a student ID
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
sludge; slime; chemical ooze
eight (long cylindrical things)
unit; (musical) group; band
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
originally; by nature; from the start
foothold; footing; position; standing; ground