rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
state (of mind); mental state; field (of activity); one's lot; circumstance; place
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
strict observance (of rules, regulations, etc.); strict adherence; conscientious practice (of good habits, etc.); diligent execution (e.g. of duties); sticking to (e.g. a routine)
determination; resolution
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
small silk wrapper; small cloth for wiping tea utensils; crepe wrapper
geta; Japanese wooden clogs; turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character
zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
mound; heap; hillock; burial mound; tomb; tumulus
major cleanup; spring cleaning
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
nakedness; nudity; bareness; nakedness; being penniless; concealing nothing
plain; field; hidden (structural) member; wild; lacking a political post
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
division; section; demarcation; partition; segmentation; subdivision
blur; blurred; indistinct
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
several people; a few people