curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
great hurry; great haste; rush
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
weakly; helplessly; weak; flimsy; easy to bend
to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor
degenerate; pervert; deviant
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
(secret) date; clandestine meeting; assignation; tryst; rendezvous
elopement; running away with a lover
running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to get late; to advance; to wear on
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
immorality; iniquity; impropriety
live (esp. concert, show, etc.); live performance; alive
travelling incognito (traveling); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
audience; spectator; spectators
the way back; the way home; return trip
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
new (musical) composition; new piece; new song
genuine article; real thing; real deal