to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
American Civil War (1861-1865)
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
carving; engraving; sculpture
many; numerous; various; large number of
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
prosperity; glory; splendour; splendor; majesty; luxury
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
stairs; stairway; staircase
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
common people; ordinary people; masses
deep inside; innermost place
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
follower; attendant; valet; servant
tall figure; high stature
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
first meeting; first interview with
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son