establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
being startled; getting a shock
preparation; arrangements
full dress; formal dress; uniform
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to be crowded; to be packed; to be jammed
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect
activity; briskness; prosperity
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
being seen here and there; appearing in various places
to approve (of); to be in favor of; to be in favour of
chicken katsu; chicken cutlet
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
recommendation; referral; endorsement
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
briskly; quickly; promptly
to go ahead; to proceed; to carry on
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
earth (color, colour); ashen; deathly pale
white of the eye; cold, unwelcoming eyes
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
collapsing in the street (from exhaustion, illness, etc.); falling dead in the street; person lying dead in the street
temporary; transient; trifling; slight; negligent
to devour; to bite to death
perilous pass (on a route or journey); rough spot
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary
(face) mask; (facial) features; looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)
costume; fancy dress; masquerade; converted (cruiser)