firm; unshakeable; resolute
as such; that being so; for that reason
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
logical connection; chain of reasoning; coherence; blood vessel
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
capture; seizure; prehension; apprehension; understanding; grasp
Man'yōshū (8th century anthology of Japanese poetry); (arch.) thousands of leaves; (arch.) thousands of years; (arch.) all ages
old poem (esp. waka); old song
metre; rhythm; musical temperament
pillow word; decorative word used prefixally in classical Japanese literature; preface; introduction
kakekotoba; pivot word; play on words (esp. in poetry); pun
one's native language; Japanese
flower basket (or plate) used for flower-scattering rituals
tone (of voice); manner of talking
head of a ward; mayor of a ward; chief administrator of a ward
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; (arch.) happy-go-lucky
study of (ancient) Japanese literature and culture; Japanology; Japanese studies
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
notes; comment; remark; annotation
implication; significance; connotation; depth of meaning; complications of a problem
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
classical drama (kabuki, noh, etc.); play of the old school; period drama (film)
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
Tsubouchi Shouyou (1859.6.22-1935.2.28)
divorce; dissolution of adoption
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
gargling; rinsing one's mouth
welfare; well-being; social welfare; social security; social service
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
want to ... do something; would like to ...