the Seven Misfortunes; great number of faults or defects
even though; despite; when
to throw on the fire; to burn
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
solely; entirely; only; or
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
florid expression; poetical talent
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
contradiction; inconsistency
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
pair (esp. of folding screens)
merciful eye (of a Buddha or a bodhisattva watching humanity)
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
duck; easy mark; sucker; sitting duck
river; stream; River; the ... river
refined; graceful; modest; cultivated; elegant; reserved
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
peerage (in Japan; 1868-1946); nobility; aristocracy
upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
to say; to utter; to declare; to name; to call
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
ten; 10; ten years of age
woman (writer, artist, aviator, etc.)
Mrs; Lady; Madam; your wife