archery range; archery ground; position where an archer is standing; launch site (e.g. for rockets, missiles, etc.)
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
type of jōruri narrative performance
long epic song with shamisen accompaniment (developed in Edo in the early 17th century)
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
in short; in a nutshell; in a word; to cut a long story short
Pacific island flatsedge (Cyperus cyperoides)
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
correction; rectification; mending; repair
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
door frame; window frame; frame sections of the door or window that provide most of its structural integrity
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
bank (river, lake); (arch.) pile; (arch.) heap
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
dressing in kimono without hakama (for a man); dressing casually
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
last night; yesterday evening
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
student; student who performs housework in exchange for meals and lodging; houseboy (attending school or university)
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
great numbers (of people); numerical superiority; masses; people; folk; clique
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
traditional hairstyle worn by unmarried women
to call; to invite; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to ride