new school (of thought, etc.); new drama
commander-in-chief; supreme commander
succession struggle; succession race
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
not worth considering; out of the question
draw (in competition); tie game
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
nice person; good-natured person
cake or snack served with tea
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
poisoning; kill by poison
at a proper time; at a suitable occasion; at the correct moment; when the time is right
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
business discussion; negotiation
to reach an agreement; to come to an understanding; to compromise (with); to get along well with
to pull apart; to separate; to draw; to tie (a game)
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
indisposition; emperor's illness; unhappiness
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
complete change; about-face
mala (spicy and numbing flavor)
disturbance; riot; mayhem
(large) parrot (incl. the cockatoo)
engineering; engineering works
ministry; department; province (of China); saving; conserving
in the background; not standing out
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
cecum; caecum; (vermiform) appendix; appendicitis
tedious talk; impertinent talk; repetitious talk; saucy speech; pretentious statement
to choose (a thing) at one's own discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
bribe; sweetener; douceur