to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
Kazusa (former province located in the central part of present-day Chiba Prefecture)
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
state (of the US, Australia, India, Germany, etc.); province (e.g. of Canada); continent; province (of Japan); province (of ancient China); prefecture
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
swimming in the ocean; sea bathing; seawater bath; going for a dip in the ocean
ryokan; traditional Japanese inn
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
although I say; although one might say; although called
imperfect; incomplete; faulty; defective
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
rather; better; instead; if anything
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
few; little; small (amount); low; scarce; insufficient
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
stylish; smart; chic; (arch.) conceited; (arch.) cheeky
briskly; smartly; promptly; clearly; lucidly
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
woman; female; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now
as (for); for; in the capacity of
perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate