person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
year by year; annually; every year; from year to year
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
exterior; surface; outside; outward appearance; looks
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
earthly paradise; Shangri-la
to gaze into the distance
beating (of the heart, with joy, excitement, etc.); palpitation; throbbing; pounding; fluttering
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
The time has come (for, to, when...); The time being ripe (for)
pressure; urgency; tension; imminence; acuteness
(in Japan) 3rd note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. E); hyōjō mode (one of the six main gagaku modes)
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
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.)
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
unfortunately; regrettably; sad to say
at all costs; whatever the price; would give anything
ago; since; before; previous
alright to do; can do; do not mind doing; gladly do; might as well do
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout