this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
cheap; rubbishy; shoddy; roughly made
sofa; couch; lounge chair
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
at once; immediately; right now
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to tumble down; to roll down
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
with a bang bang (sound of a hammer or gunfire); at a mad pace (spend money, work); with great vigor
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
rather; better; instead; if anything
the heavens; the skies; celestial sphere; heavenly realm; deva realm
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
(your) daughter; young woman
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
authority; power; influence
count; earl; chief official of the Department of Worship; (arch.) eldest brother; Brazil; Brazilian
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling); classification; discrimination; division; distinction
sons and daughters; children; girl
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward