gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
great burdock (Arctium lappa); gobo
carrot (Daucus carota); Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
sweet and sour; bittersweet
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.; downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
to become rustic; to be countrified
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
single edge (e.g. sword blade)
curved sword (e.g. a scimitar, shamshir, etc.); curved blade
reeking of liquor; smelling of alcohol
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
to perceive; to understand
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
being rich; having plenty of money; wallowing in money
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
to strum (an instrument); to thrum; to pluck
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant