previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
person of letters; literary person
Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1724)
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
translation; deciphering; decoding; translation
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
to manipulate puppets; to pull wires
mole; lentigo; beauty spot
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
shadow picture; silhouette; shadowgraph
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
falsely similar; counterfeit
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
rather; better; instead; if anything
shamisen; samisen; three-stringed Japanese lute
talk; recital; narration; topic
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
command of English; proficiency in English; knowledge of English
nice person; good-natured person
vexing; irritating; impatient
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)