programme; program; plans; arrangements
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
breaking up (a meeting, gathering, etc.); dispersal (e.g. of a crowd); dissolution (of a company, organization, etc.); winding-up; dissolution (of the Diet, Parliament, etc.)
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
return journey; one's way home; one's way back
plump; fleshy; chubby; (walking) slowly; with soft-footed steps (of toddlers, small animals, etc.)
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
American Civil War (1861-1865)
movie; film; motion picture
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
that well-known ...; the one and only ...; that; those; the
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
prosperity; glory; splendour; splendor; majesty; luxury
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
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
several steps; much (better, higher, etc.); several cuts (above)
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
attendant; valet; servant; follower
tall figure; high stature