that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
Akamatsu Enshin (1277-1350)
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
twice; again; second time
preparation; arrangements
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum); Japanese Judas tree
hot-spring cure; taking the baths
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
imperial palace; shrine; Grand Empress Dowager; Empress Dowager; woman of imperial lineage who has borne a child; elderly woman of imperial lineage
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
sea of fire; sea of flame
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to approach; to draw near
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
fishing; gathering seafood (e.g. clams, seaweed); catch (e.g. of fish); haul
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
round coin with a (square) hole in the center; coin made of non-precious materials; money
source of fire; sign of fire; warmth of fire; heat
common reed (Phragmites australis)
to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
woven mat (esp. one made of straw); (arch.) seat
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
helping oneself to a drink; pouring one's own drink
frequent; continual; constant; great; intense; strong
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully