to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
slight; light; thin; faint; dim
to run out; to rush out; to start running; to begin to run; to break into a run
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice
entry into the sanctum of a shrine or temple; entry to the imperial court (in the Heian period)
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
hesitation; hindrance; washroom
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
curve of the tip of a sword; length of a bow; bulge; swelling
tree sparrow (Passer montanus); talkative person; knowledgeable person
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
deep emotion; strong feelings
shellfish; seashell; shell
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
to grow up; to become an adult
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
by myself; in person; by oneself
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
full of troubles, difficulties
basin (e.g. between mountains)
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
(many) mountains; very much (wanting to do something one cannot); greatly; so many; a lot of
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
purple; violet; purple gromwell (Lithospermum erythrorhizon); red gromwell; soy sauce
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
since; henceforth; ever since
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
to relax; to feel at home
even though it is not; despite not
diligence; industry; assiduity; hard work
rule; reign; peaceful times
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
notice of personnel change (appointment, dismissal, etc.); wording; choice of language; phraseology
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank