to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
beautifully written (Chinese) character
inside the Imperial Palace; Department of the Imperial Household
vice-minister; undersecretary
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
domestic affairs; internal administration
government service; the bureaucracy
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
low rank; lower position; subordinate position; lower order (e.g. byte)
family; relatives; dependents; household
to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished
contradiction; inconsistency
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
Department of the Imperial Household
bringing; taking; carrying
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
invitation; introduction; temptation
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
one's own handwriting; autograph
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
fixed date; appointed day
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
regret; repentance; remorse
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
just a minute; small quantity
to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
cheap article; poor quality article
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of