to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
literary world; literary circles
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
original; primitive; primary; fundamental; raw
being entertained by a geisha
same trade; same business; same profession
due form; official; formality
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
to be utterly amazed; to be stunned; to be disgusted
personality; character; individuality; personhood
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
study of foreign languages; linguistics
etiquette; courtesy; manners
scholar of (ancient) Japanese literature and culture
a certain person; unnamed person; Mr. So-and-so; a certain someone who shall remain unnamed
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
classic (work, esp. book); the classics
self-improvement; (mental) training; self-discipline; cultivation
disaster; calamity; misfortune
disaster; calamity; misfortune; trouble; woes
commonplace; vapid; insipid
military personnel; soldier
unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away
counter for choices, options, etc.
long (time); protracted; prolonged
respect and affection; love and respect
church; cathedral; chapel
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
order; item (of a budget revision, etc.); counter for go pieces; counter for surrounded positions (in go)
study; pursuit of knowledge
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
pool for soaking seed rice before planting
honesty; sincerity; frankness
new graduate; recent graduate
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable