grayish color; greyish colour; grizzled hair
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
all one's life; throughout one's life; as long as one lives
appearance; air; mien; getup
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
autumn colours; fall colors; leaves turning red; red leaves; leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves; (Japanese) maple (Acer japonicum)
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
situation; state of things; current affairs
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
already; now; no longer; not any more
being too late; losing one's final chance
every person; each one; everybody
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
bush clover; Japanese clover (any flowering plant of genus Lespedeza); dark red exterior with blue interior (color combination worn in autumn); Hagi (city in Yamaguchi)
daimyo (Japanese feudal lord)
doer; performer; protagonist (in noh or kyogen); hero; speculator (in trading)
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
words; writing; ci (form of Chinese poetry); independent word
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
for the time being; for the present; immediate; present; for some time (after); current account
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
being independent; standing on one's own; becoming independent