accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band
imitative sound (in film, theatre, etc.); sound effect
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
musical instrument; music; accompaniment instruments used in kabuki (excluding the shamisen)
(musical) time; tempo; beat; the moment; the instance; chance
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to refuse; to decline; to deny
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
tune; tone; intonation; melody; rhythm; harmony
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
to sparkle; to glitter; to twinkle
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
enemy of the emperor; rebel against the imperial government
conquest; subjugation; overcoming; chastisement; punishment; punitive expedition
brocade; fine dress; fine clothes
flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)
near; close; beside; third person
expresses incredulousness, disbelief, irony, etc.
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
addition; annexation; appendage
a short while ago; already
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps