Meanings

masquerade ball

kabuki

revolving stage

recitative dance

sword dance

to visit and comfort or console

encouragement

encouragement

to finish

goods left unsold

visiting soldiers at the front to provide comfort

big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight)

apron stage

whirl of busyness

... all over again (repeating the same failure)

noh stage

to come back

stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.)

to dance (orig. a whirling dance)

fancy dress ball