relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
tone (of voice); manner of talking
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
Sugita Genpaku (1733-1817)
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
Dutch studies; studies of Western knowledge
taking up a new line of work; the beginning of things; starting the preparations for New Year's festivities (December 8 in Tokyo, December 13 in Kyoto); resuming work after the New Year's vacation
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
translation; deciphering; decoding; translation
-less; lacking; non-existing
ocean; large sea; fabric pattern
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
vast; limitless; boundless
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
deep-fried tofu mixed with thinly sliced vegetables
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
interval; break; pause; spare moment
natural voice (without a microphone)
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful