cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
be (that) as it may; having said that
-less; lacking; non-existing
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to say no more; to sink into silence
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
owl (esp. the Ural owl, Strix uralensis)
owl (esp. the Ural owl, Strix uralensis)
when; at what moment; what time
(for) how many days; what day (of the month)
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
cause and effect; causality; karma; fate; unfortunate; unlucky
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
standing tree; standing timber
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
Japanese league; ri; neighbourhood (under the ritsuryo system; orig. of 50 homes); unit of area (approx. 654m by 654m)
mountains and rivers; natural surroundings
top of ...; head of ...; the moment that ...
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
being moved (to tears); being touched (by); (falling) softly (of leaves, petals, etc.); becoming slightly drunk; becoming tipsy
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to open up (of clothing); to be exposed; (arch.) to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); (arch.) to stretch
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate