six immortals of poetry; six notable Japanese poets whose poems were included in the anthology Kokin Wakashū
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
Hikaru Genji; The Shining Genji
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
honorific/polite/humble prefix
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
two persons; two people; pair; couple
iron plate; steel plane; sure thing; certain winner
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
emperor (of Japan); mikado
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
the ancient imperial princesses serving at the Ise shrine
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
unmarried; not yet married
imperial princess; royal princess
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity