remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
ordinary; average; run-of-the-mill
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to take a fancy to something; to be moved; to feel inclined to
since that time; since then; from that point (on)
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings
sound recorder; tape recorder
bureaucrat; government official; bureaucracy
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
plenipotentiary powers; full authority
proxy; agent; substitute; deputy; alternate; representative
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
versatility; multiplicity of use
producer (film, TV, etc.)
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to hack; to chop (firewood, meat, etc.); to chop off (e.g. a head)
continuing from beginning to end; continuous run; appetizer; starter; performance of an entire play
electricity; electric guitar
amplification (elec.); magnification; amplification; making larger
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
donor; contributor; provider
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme
performance; appearance (in a stage, film, TV show, etc.)
key performer; last performer of the day
rough-hewn; incomplete; unrefined; still in the process of being formed
original song; original melody
wings of a stage; side stage; coulisse
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
preparations for returning (home)
announcement (esp. over public-address system); official announcement; formal information release
musical composition title; song title
presenter; speaker; performer; actor; participant (in a TV show or TV panel)
to divide into three (parts); to trisect
to mark the end; to spell the end
standing in a group; standing up in unison
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation