favourable direction; favorable direction; lucky direction
exclamation mark; exclamation point
koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument; zheng (Chinese zither); guzheng
training method in sports, etc. where one imagines how a scenario would play out; mental rehearsal; mental preparation; visualization (for practicing a skill in one's mind)(practising); practicing under simulated conditions (e.g. while watching a video)
to carry on one's back; to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)
Kazusa (former province located in the central part of present-day Chiba Prefecture)
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
ensemble (e.g. orchestra, chamber group, etc.); concert
to mope; to brood; to be in low spirits; to have the blues
large bird; peng (in Chinese mythology, giant bird said to transform from a fish); fenghuang (Chinese phoenix)
tousled; shaggy (hair); scraggly (beard); dishevelled; disheveled; unkempt
to feel inferior; to feel small
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
drinking habitually; being fond of (a drink)
hereditary occupational group (Yamato period)
definitely; absolutely; without doubt; absolute; unconditional
voluntary training; voluntary practice; free practice
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation
massage (esp. anma, a traditional form of Japanese massage); masseur; masseuse; (arch.) blind person
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
name of a piece of music; (musical) number; (musical) program; programme; selection (of music)
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
imperial mausoleum; Emperor's tomb; big hill
to lose hair; to become bald; to become bare (e.g. a mountain becomes bare of trees)
girls college (esp. in names of Christian schools)
feigning ignorance; acting dumb
to work without sleep or rest
katsudon; pork cutlet served on top of a bowl of rice
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
deputy director; assistant director; vice director; deputy general manager; assistant general manager; vice (general) manager
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
to keep in mind; to memorize