Heijō-kyō (ancient name of Nara)
relocation of the capital; transfer of the capital
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
please (give me); please (do for me)
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
option; selecting an option; optional extra; individual item; separate item; option
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
such; this sort of; like this
study; diligence; discount; reduction
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
bright person; talented student; prodigy
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; loss of face
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
don't you think?; indicates question
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
excursion; field trip; school trip