rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
paper folded and tucked inside the front of one's kimono (esp. for use at the tea ceremony); paper used for writing tanka
judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal
ten (long cylindrical things)
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
famous sword; sword blade by Masamune; sake; Japanese rice wine; brand of sake from Nada region during Tenpō era (1830-1844)
member of parliament; the elite
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to replace; to move; to change the position of
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
draft (for a speech, bill, etc.)
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
fresh verdure; new green leaves
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
sudden; unexpected; unannounced; abrupt
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
outside world; physical world
Mencius (372-289 BCE); Mengzi; Mencius (one of the Four Books)
meals exchanged by parishioners and priests
suburb; residential area on the outskirt of a city; commuter belt
verdant; fresh and green; bright green; lush
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
reckless deforestation; overcutting of forests
bald mountain; denuded mountain; bare hill; treeless hill