headgear; headdress; (novelty) mask; head mask
cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn across chest, e.g. by election candidate or relay runners); wrapper band on books, CDs, etc.
loincloth; waistcloth; kimono underskirt
pressure; oppression; suppression
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
a few years ago; some years back
kerria (Kerria japonica); Japanese yellow rose; bright golden yellow; gold coin (formerly used in Japan)
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
decrease; reduction; decline
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
caring for (esp. a pet or a small object); cherishing; being fond of; prizing; treasuring
polar regions; the pole; farthest land; ends of the earth
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
on countless occasions; many a time
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
famous place; name of a part (of an instrument, etc.); name and address
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
scenery; scene; landscape
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
blowing (e.g. of the wind); playing (a wind instrument); player (e.g. clarinet); (pair of) bellows; casting; founding
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse; to become impure (of a heart, society, etc.); to be corrupted
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
late spring; third month of the lunar calendar
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
old and new (thing); old, but unused
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly