old name for a cave cricket; even though; despite; even more
love affair; sensual pleasures
through; by way of; after; via
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
work in a Zen temple (e.g. cleaning, working in the fields)
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
to be conspicuous; to stand out
elegy; dirge; mournful melody
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
association; fellowship; change (of season, year, etc.)
major general; rear admiral; air commodore
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
secret; private matter; confidential matter
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
sarcastic; foulmouthed; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
literally; to the letter; literal
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; sly person; idiot; hick; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); clasp used to control the height of a pot-hook
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
lasciviousness; lechery; salaciousness; lust; sensuality; lewdness
defense; defence; pleading; advocacy
the people; the public; the world
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
to hand down; to pass on (story or tradition)
false accusations; unfounded suspicion; groundless charge; wet clothes
foe; enemy; resentment; enmity; harm; injury
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
regardless of; irrespective of
beginning (of writing); opening passage (sentence, paragraph, etc.); written claim; bill
seasonal change of clothing; changing one's dress for the season; renovation; facelift; redesign
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity