koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
to chew out; to reprimand severely; to rake over the coals; to press oil
to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up
take the opportunity to (do something else)
hereditary occupational group (Yamato period)
to rank next to; to come after
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
hot flash; rush of blood to the head
traffic network extending in all directions
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
of course; certainly; naturally
(Nichiren Buddhism) memorial service for Nichiren (13th day of 10th month)
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
paper lantern; Chinese lantern; Japanese lantern
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
prospect; promise; outlook
(social) class; rank; grade
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
(arch.) to be; (arch.) to be (location); sum of money
special quality, class or grade
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
luxurious and gorgeous; magnificent
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
from one's seat; without stirring
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
function over aesthetics; (lit.) dumplings over flowers
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
special; particular; peculiar; unique