sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
again; once more; a second time
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
discolouration of a mineral due to impurities (discoloration)
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to be silent; to say nothing
railing; guard rail; (arch.) (shining) brightly (of the moon or stars); (arch.) (flowing) endlessly (of tears)
handrail; railing; banister
than; other than; except; but
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
to let out a cry; to shout
such ... as; or some such
difficulty; trouble; accident; disaster; fault; defect
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
guts; pluck; nerve; spirit
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
tottering; staggering; reeling
suffix for familiar person
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
ability; gift; talent; sai; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
diagonal move (in the game of go)
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
look; glance; (at first) sight
to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes)