gradually; little by little; soon; before long; here and there; scattered
seedling; sapling; young tree
to make; to manufacture; to build; to construct; to prepare; to get ready; to dress (oneself in)
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
large sound of unknown source heard on a forested mountain
men and women of all ages
to cook (e.g. rice); to boil
to make a mess of it; to make a hash of it; to fail and lose face; to spread miso (e.g. on konnyaku)
first ears of rice of the season; first crops of the season; first harvest of the season; offering (to the gods)
six (long cylindrical things)
to one's heart's content; following one's heart's desires
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
in the village; within the village
one person; another name; nickname; alias
clearness; clear understanding
calamity; disaster; accident
human kindness; human weakness
termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding; lifting (of a ban, sanctions, etc.); removal; release (from obligations)
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
to draw (something) toward one; to pull toward one; to pull closer; to attract; to draw; to entice
honesty; sincerity; trust; reliance; (religious) faith; devotion
particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
adoration; admiration; devotion
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
naturalization; naturalisation
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
reward; honorarium; remuneration
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
return of a courtesy; returning one's thanks; return salute; return call
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
different kind (species, variety); heterologous; heterogenous
(foreign) trade; (international) commerce; importing and exporting
high ground; plateau; heights; highlands
kan (obs. unit of weight, approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); kan (obs. unit of currency, equiv. to 1000 mon in the Edo period; col. 10 mon in the Meiji period); counter for pieces of sushi; 10 points; 12 points
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
marsh; swamp; obsession; addiction; ugly man; retard
annotation; explanatory note; comment
counter for chairs or seats; foot; leg
to need; to call for; to require
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse