to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
(professional) storyteller; hereditary role of narrator in early imperial court
process; course; mechanism
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
that; the matter in question
Taketori Monogatari (The Tale of the Bamboo-Cutter)
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
the world; the earth; this world (as opposed to heaven)
heavenly nymph; celestial maiden; beautiful and kind woman
ascension (into heaven); the Ascension; death
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
Genji (the character in the Genji Monogatari); the Minamoto family
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
realistic; graphic; true to life
depiction; description; portrayal
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
zigzag-shaped paper streamer often used to adorn Shinto-related objects; hornbeam (deciduous tree in the birch family)
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
weakness; debility; breakdown; prostration
(arch.) true form of a buddha; land of origin
kanji (as opposed to kana); original form of a Chinese character (as opposed to a simplified or abbreviated form); Chinese character from which another Chinese character derives
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
talk; recital; narration; topic
general idea; concept; notion
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
specialization; specialisation; differentiation
Fujiwara Michinaga (966-1027)
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
prosperity; glory; splendour; splendor; majesty; luxury
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
Zizhi Tongjian (Chinese historiographical text, completed in 1084 CE)
model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
alteration (of character or essence); change in quality; transformation; deterioration; degeneration; transmutation
resolutely; determinedly; strictly; authoritatively; solemnly; gravely
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
occasional; infrequent; rare