rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus); Korean rose
baby monkey; small monkey
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus
lily magnolia (Magnolia quinquepeta, Magnolia liliiflora)
Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica); flowering bamboo
daisy (Bellis perennis); English daisy
temptress; flirt; minx; murder of a man; murderer of a man
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
gentian (Gentiana scabra var. buergeri); autumn bellflower
lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus)
to give up (something as hopeless); to throw in the towel
Japanese morning glory (Ipomoea nil); picotee morning glory; funnel-shaped object; bell (e.g. of a trumpet); (arch.) rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
common camellia (Camellia japonica)
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
the Rabbit (fourth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Hare; hour of the Rabbit (around 6am, 5-7am, or 6-8am); east; second month in the lunar calendar
bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle); diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu
maneuvering ground; manoeuvering ground
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
new (musical) composition; new piece; new song
to be discouraged; to be disheartened
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
to have (something) innate; to be born with
scroll; rolled book; scarf; muffler; sushi made rolled in nori seaweed with a core of filling
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
course (e.g. of lectures); academic university unit (professor, lecturers, etc.)
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
empty air; sky; shunyata; emptiness; air force; fruitlessness; meaninglessness
student in a lower grade; underclassman
one more time; once more; once again
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
squad leader; group leader; team leader
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping
way to go!; attaboy!; hear, hear!