to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
image; figure; figure; form; image
idol (i.e. carving or painting of a deity)
remodeling; remodelling; restructuring; modding
to offer; to present; to set someone up in a high position; to revere at a distance; to do respectfully
showing no fear, even of God
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to be careful; to take the utmost care
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
to throw; to cast (e.g. vote, light, shadow); to devote oneself (e.g. to a cause); to invest; to put in; to administer (medicine); to give
to decide; to determine; to judge
side entrance; tradesman's entrance; service entrance; staff entrance
as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early
trouble; difficulty; hospitality; treatment; treat
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
civil war; insurrection; rebellion; domestic conflict
foreign enemy; outside invader
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
royal authority; regal power; authority of the king
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
good humour (humor); good mood
quickly; swishing; whooshing
imitation; counterfeit; fake; sham; ersatz (object)
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
surreal; surrealism; shul; schul
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at