to liken to; to compare to; to pattern after; to model after; to imitate
particularly; only; in the case of
irregular; unsystematic; unsteady; disorderly
fodder (for horses or cows); hay; feed
wheat straw; barley straw
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to bring into solution; to lose (money; through gambling, etc.); to squander
fat; tallow; lard; grease
to pour in (liquids); to pour in (money); to pump in (investment)
blueness; greenness; tinge of blue; (vegetable) garnish
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
snake; serpent; large snake
oilily; slimily; slipperily
engraving; carving; statue
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
itinerary; travel plans; distance (of a trip); journey
ryokan; traditional Japanese inn
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
and then; and so; and; so then
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to thank; to apologize; to apologise; to say farewell; to retreat; to refuse
Chinese classical writing; Chinese classics; writing composed entirely of kanji
animal desires; carnal desires; lust
head temple of a Buddhist sect
to grow fat; to gain weight; to grow fertile (of soil); to be discerning (of one's palate, eye, ear, etc.); to be discriminating; to become rich
bow shape; arc; arch; segment (of a circle)
Sirs; Mesdames; around (the time that, etc.); about
blackened; black-painted; black-lacquered; blackened thing
hanging-banner used as ornament in Buddhist temples
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
(depending on) how; (depending on) what; nature (of); what is ...?; how is ...?; what will be ...?
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
solemn; respectful; reverent; silent; quiet