conventions to be followed in composing Japanese poetry; phraseology; diction; rules of grammar and syntax when reading kanbun in Japanese
spouse; wife; husband; partner
arts and sciences; liberal arts
explanation; interpretation
theatre; theater; playhouse
palace; hall; shrine; hall of fame
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
newsprint; newspaper used for wrapping, packing, etc.; newspaper
mistake; error; discrepancy; discrepancy between one's actions and intentions
section (e.g. in a newspaper); column; field (in a form, web page, etc.); blank; handrail; railing
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
address to the gods; type of song which spread from mountain hermits to the laity during the Kamakura era
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
counsel; defender; advocate
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
counter for long, thin things (i.e. swords)
unfortunately; regrettably; sad to say
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
testimony; (verbal) evidence
selfish; egoistic; self-serving; self-interested
presumption; assumption; estimation
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
discussion; argument; debate
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
to criticize; to point out faults; to speak ill of
logic; reasoning; argument; line of argument
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
immorality; iniquity; impropriety
loss; defeat; counter for losses
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
drama; play; Chinese opera