entry into the sanctum of a shrine or temple; access to the imperial court
person in his or her prime; man in his prime; woman in her prime
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
here and there; in places
to be extremely sleepy; to be at the brink of falling asleep
inundation; submersion; flood
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
yearning; longing for; deep affection
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
memorial service for the dead; holding a service
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
large bird; peng (in Chinese mythology, giant bird said to transform from a fish); fenghuang (Chinese phoenix)
to lie deep in; to extend far back
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
smell (esp. a good smell); fragrance; scent; aroma; perfume
to crowd; to flock; to swarm
section (e.g. in a newspaper); column; field (in a form, web page, etc.); blank; handrail; railing
bureau; department; office (e.g. post, telephone); broadcasting station (e.g. television, radio); affair; situation
moon palace of the Hindu god Chandra
different school (e.g. of ikebana)
long time; long interval; for quite some time
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
orphan; person without friends
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
I don't know for certain, but ...; I don't know if that's the reason, but ...
to keep to oneself; to keep secret
(political) power; authority; influence
tearfully; in tears; weeping; reluctantly; unwillingly; with a heavy heart
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely