Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
excavation; exhumation; discovery (e.g. new talent)
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
quirk of fate; curious coincidence; happy chance
trifling matter; urination; urine
helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret
fat; grease; blubber; lard; suet
amount of sugar; sugar content
supply; supplying; replenishment
geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
a little; a bit; slightly
to fling; to toss; to throw; to abandon; to leave behind
to become popular; to grow in popularity; to catch on
to give a round of applause; to applaud
looking slender in clothing
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
lewdness; lewd person; pervert; lecher
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
lowborn; humble; vulgar; coarse; shabby; greedy
otter (Lutra lutra); Japanese river otter (Lutra lutra whiteleyi)
phantom; vision; illusion
role of a company president
technical skill; ability; capacity
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen