remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
archaic word; obsolete word; old saying; old adage; old language; ancient language
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
nearby (one's seat); (by) one's side; Dear (Mr./Mrs.)
conception; idea; thought; samjna (perception)
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
decoration; ornament; trimmings
toddling; taking tottering steps
confections; sweets; candy; cake
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
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); to spare (time, money, etc.)
personal appearance; character; personality
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
very rich person; the super rich
way; method; means; (technical) specification
fall; decline; string apron; ornamental cords hanging from the front of a sumo wrestler's belt; food offering to the gods; leftovers
to talk down; to corner someone in an argument
ume orchard; plum orchard; plum garden
alley; alleyway; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)
closing years (period, days); last stage; end stage; terminal (e.g. cancer, disease, etc.); final
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
slight; insignificant; small
four and a half tatami mats; four-and-a-half-mat room; small room esp. for assignations
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
to be the work of; to be the result of; to be done by; to concern; to affect; to involve
billboard; large signboard; first-rate influential performer (theatre, film, etc.); leading star; draw