to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
sage; wise man; wise person; buddha; bodhisattva; enlightened priest
to get lost; to lose one's bearings; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be tempted; to be seduced
man of virtue; humanitarian
to worry about; to be anxious about; to be concerned about; to lament; to grieve; to mourn
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
village; hamlet; countryside; country; home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown
warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai; person with a strong backbone; person that does incredible things; person of considerable talent
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
labor; labour; toil; trouble; pains; work
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
to be contented; to be at ease
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to relax; to feel at home
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
most of all; extremely; supremely
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
training; practice; drilling; honing (one's skills); cultivation (e.g. of knowledge); improvement
really; truly; indeed; very; extremely; terribly
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse
jewel; precious stone; gem
favorite pupil; favourite pupil; teacher's pet
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)
to be filled to bursting; to burst
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)