to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
kanji without kanbun assistance markings; poetry, haiku, etc. without comments or corrections; meaningless; incomprehensible
Chinese classical writing; Chinese classics; writing composed entirely of kanji
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
carriage; movement (of the body)
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
morning and evening; from morning until night; constantly
to keep to oneself (secret, etc.)
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
one by one; in detail; minutely
to read through (difficult passage or particularly long book)
saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly
admiration; wonder; astonishment
title; index; heading; headline; caption
Sui dynasty (China, 581-618)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
overhang; poster; placard; extra third or fourth wrestler of certain rank
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
cinnabar; vermillion; red pigment (and ink made from same); red text (as used to correct documents)
critical remark; comment; grade (at school; e.g. A, B, C)
table; desk; counter for tables, desks, etc.; offering table before an altar (sometimes used in tea ceremony); tabletop incense burner
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
leaving half-read (book, etc.); leaving unfinished
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
height (of summer, party, etc.); (in) full swing
to visit; (arch.) (original meaning) to make a noise