entry into the sanctum of a shrine or temple; access to the imperial court
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
tree sparrow (Passer montanus); talkative person; knowledgeable person
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
deep emotion; strong feelings
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; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce
Western Liao (Central Asian Khitan empire, 1132-1211 CE)
storey; story; stairs; stage (in chronostratigraphy); counter for storeys and floors of a building
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
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
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
the five cardinal Confucian virtues (justice, politeness, wisdom, fidelity and benevolence)
notice of personnel change (appointment, dismissal, etc.); wording; choice of language; phraseology
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
(historical) army base; navy base
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
imperial command; government order
real name (of a deceased person or a noble); posthumous name
(one) letter; (one) character