youth; child (esp. of the young son of someone of high social standing); young; new
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
surface of the water; face of the water
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
bottom of the water; bottom of the sea; river bottom
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
rather; sooner; preferably
face; surface; mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)
joint; seam; joining point
one by one; in detail; minutely
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
snake; serpent; large snake
late spring; third month of the lunar calendar
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
restless; on edge (and unable to concentrate); distracted; for some reason
several; a few; number; quantity; counting; calculation; number
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
one or two; a couple; a few; first and second (place); the top two
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
to behave modestly; to take a humble attitude
no permission; lack of approval
pungent vegetables (e.g. garlic or Chinese chives) and alcohol; leeks and liquors
entering a mountain area (for climbing); entering a monastery; coming to live in a temple
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
Satori; folklore monster that can read minds
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character