(arch.) three-legged metal pot or kettle (used in ancient China)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
pursuit of knowledge; studying; learning; training; completing a course
Bizen ware (type of pottery)
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock
(sudden) evening shower (rain)
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
to hit (e.g. to have a car hit someone); to run into; to reject; to deny; to eliminate; to exclude; to flip
to cease; to stop; to be over
fresh water; fiscal spending; government pump priming
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
income; receipts; revenue
yellow silk cloth with a dark striped or checkered pattern (from Hachijo island)
to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
sake cup; small deep porcelain bowl for serving food
leading a horse, cow, etc.; groom; horse boy; hors d'oeuvre; appetizer
preferential treatment; hospitality; warm reception; cordial welcome
stuffing; packing; end (esp. the foot of a bridge); lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master; endgame (esp. in shogi or used figuratively); sweet eel sauce
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
school building; schoolhouse
highest grade; superlative degree
surgery; department of surgery (hospital, etc.)
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
to stretch; to extend; to gain influence; to become stronger; to go further; to extend one's journey; to smooth out
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
certainty; reality; regular; permanent; samadhi (state of intense concentration achieved through meditation)
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning