however; having said that; but
qin (7-stringed Chinese zither); guqin
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing
dangling; aimlessly; casually; unexpectedly
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via
penetration; absolutely clear; not dirty; clearness
light; faint; pale; fleeting
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter
dense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.); thick; vague (as in being unable to think clearly); dim
reassuring; stout-hearted; firm; courageous
mawashi; belt; mantle; cape; gang rape
exquisiteness; charm; beauty; advantage; profit; gain
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
change again and again; seesaw back and forth; being in a state of flux; backtracking repeatedly
sudden change; sudden turn
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
type of jōruri recitation
type of jōruri narrative performance
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
people (of a country); nation; citizen; national
as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
memories; recollections; reminiscence
Japanese citizen; Japanese citizens
millennium; one thousand years; (fig.) long time
indirection; indirectness
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
abstract; immaterial; moral; spiritual; intangible
clearness; clear understanding
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
slight; thin; on the weak side
reliance; trust; faith; confidence