riding ground; racecourse; racetrack
sweet flag (Acorus calamus); calamus; Japanese iris (Iris ensata var. ensata)
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
seller of high-quality sake; (Meiji or Taisho era) brothel
archery range; brothel (covering up as an archery range)
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
one leaf; one page; one sheet; (arch.) one boat
one's later years; final years (in life)
lyricism; description of one's feelings
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
masterpiece; best work; amusing blunder; funny mistake; boner
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
creation; founding; initiating
the three entertainment district enterprises: eating houses, geisha houses, meeting places for assignations, etc.
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
side (esp. of a waterbody); edge; bank; shore
(horse-drawn) cart; wagon; dray
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
work (e.g. of art); production; harvest; cultivation; technique
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
progress; advance; improvement; development
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
urban areas; the streets; town; city
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
moving; relocation; change of address; transfer (of deeds, property, etc.); demise
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
long (time); protracted; prolonged
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)