to prostrate oneself before
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
admiration and devotion; hearty submission
evening; early night hours
load; baggage; cargo; burden; responsibility
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
various; a variety of; all kinds of; many; diverse
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
futures; credit (buying); stretching; total (preceding counter, unit, etc.); aggregate
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
gem; jewel; precious stone
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
fat; tallow; lard; grease
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
lidded pottery or receptacle
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
labor; labour; toil; trouble; pains; work
treat; banquet; feast; (arch.) running about
on the way back; when about to go back
second highest division; wrestlers of the second highest division
joy; enjoyment; delight; pleasure
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to