occasion; time; section (of a literary work); paragraph; season; term; principle
grotesque; disgusting; gross
heaven and earth; the universe; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
pride; boast; credit (to)
what street? (esp. in Kyoto and Sapporo); what article? (in a law); (arch.) how can?; (arch.) cannot possibly
weak person; the weak; vulnerable person; disadvantaged person
to bow; to worship; to receive; to see
foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
can't be helped (of situation, reason, etc.); unavoidable
Buddhist teachings; Buddhism
former; previous; old; first move (in go, shogi, etc.); opening move
to boil; to decoct; to infuse
karma (from one's previous life)
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
disturbance of mind; losing one's head; being upset; transition; changing; moving
difficult to ...; hard to ...
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
stationery; pen and ink; writing materials
note left by a dead person; suicide note; testamentary letter; posthumous work
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
death (and entering the hereafter)
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
taking advantage of (a convenient situation)
passing away; death; dying words; death poem (poem written during one's final moments)
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
best man; groomsman; bridesmaid; second (e.g. in a duel)
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression