arista; awn; (grain) beard
mountain's surface; bare surface of a mountain
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
side; beside; feature of a sword blade
to be surprised; to be astonished
equinoctial week (when Buddhist services are held); Buddhist services during the equinoctial week; nirvana
middle day (e.g. sumo tournament, run of theatrical performances, etc.)
the way back; the way home; return trip
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
beautiful; good; excellent
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
work; book; (a book) by; obvious; striking
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
along the way; along the road
a few years ago; some years back
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
column; beam; girder; digit; decade; order of magnitude
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
condensed milk; Soviet Union
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
disadvantageous; harmful; unprofitable
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive