as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
man who marries a wealthy or upwardly-mobile woman; (male) gold digger
(small) box to keep valuables, etc.
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
dice; die; baton (of command)
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
how; in what way; how about
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
sleep-talking; nonsense; gibberish
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
considerably; greatly; a lot
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
out of one's league; facing a too tough opponent; outclassed
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out