a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to view in a favourable light; to look favourably on
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
seeing things in a favourable light (favorable)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
inspection (esp. of a document); stamp of approval (for a document)
Edo period inspection of rice plants
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
New Year's Week (festivities)
the New Year begins; the New Year starts
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
to look down on; to make light of
creeping plant withered in the winter cold
creepers; trailing plants
creepers; trailing plants
having said that; be that as it may
strange; unconventional; eccentric; odd; odd number
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
First Sino-Japanese war (1894-1895)
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect
depiction; description; portrayal
to honor; to honour; to respect; to esteem; to prize
to transcribe; to duplicate; to describe; to film; to picture
fine; minute; detailed; meticulous; precise
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
slope; inclination; tendency; trend; slope (of a linear function)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
watercolor painting; watercolour painting; mizu-e; early type of ukiyo-e with faintly printed outlines
lintel (lacking the grooves needed for a sliding door)
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
beautification; glorification