Anna era (968.8.13-970.3.25); Anwa era
totally willing; fully motivated
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh
mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
to become bright; to become clear
record high; all-time high
student preparing for or taking examinations (usu. entrance exams); test-taker
to be idle; to slacken; to neglect (e.g. one's work)
Latin-Japanese (e.g. dictionary)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
sleeping like a log; (being) fast asleep (bombed, crashed)
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
to cool oneself; to cool off; to enjoy the cool air
Sukhavati (Amitabha's Pure Land); paradise; heaven on earth
to revive; to come to oneself; to be restored to life
standard; set; routine; decided
don't you think?; indicates question
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
self-service drink area in a restaurant (incl. soft drinks, coffee, tea, etc.)
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
cheap article; poor quality article
very big; very large; taking up a lot of space
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to have one's enthusiasm dampened; to become subdued
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present