to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
counter for thin, flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper, plates, coins); counter for portions of gyōza or soba; counter for ranks; counter for wrestlers of a particular rank; counter for fields or rice paddies; counter for palanquin bearers
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
to pretend; to act (as if)
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.); cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
second (unit of time); arc second
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
obedient; submissive; docile; meek; pliant
spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter; the four seasons
laws (of nature); (divine) providence
beauties of nature; the traditional themes of natural beauty in Japanese aesthetics; artistic pursuits involving nature themes
to turn one's thoughts to; to pay attention to; to give heed to
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
lyricism; description of one's feelings
by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand; by extension
characteristic; feature; special quality
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity
leap; jump; stepping out into the wider world; becoming active on a wider stage; rapid progress; dramatic development
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
congestion (with blood); hyperemia; hyperaemia
coat; jacket; outerwear; top; upper-body garment
(waiting) impatiently; (spending) many a weary day; each moment seeming like an eternity
sun (approx. 3 cm); length; measurement; shortness; tininess
five (long cylindrical things)
kamaboko; steamed seasoned fish paste, usu. in a semicylindrical shape on a strip of wood and sliced to go in soup, etc.
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to tie; to bind; to fasten
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
hesitation; wavering; faltering; balking; recoil; flinching