meridian (e.g. in acupuncture); channel; one of the lines connecting vital points in the body; thread of connection; chain of reasoning
height (of summer, party, etc.); (in) full swing
proceeding to the capital (Tokyo)
riding ground; racecourse; racetrack
green grass; young (fresh) grass
here and there; in places
bridge (of a koto, etc.); cylinder; prism
outside a gate; beyond one's area of expertise
emperor's arrival (at his office, etc.)
temporary lodging built to accommodate an Imperial visit
temporary shrine (houses the object in which the deity resides when main shrine is under repairs)
plain wood; unfinished woodwork
bamboo screen; rattan blind; bamboo mat (for rolling sushi)
skill; dexterity; master hand
roof tile; tiled roof; objects crowded together (e.g. houses)
Yamato-e (classical Japan decorative paintings)
haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)
(line of) regents and advisers (advisors)
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
court nobles and other courtiers allowed into the Imperial Palace
viewing something in the company of one's superior
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
pleasant smell; aroma; fragrance; pleasant-smelling vegetation
words; writing; ci (form of Chinese poetry); independent word
sun and moon; time; days and months; Sunday and Monday
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
rank (of troops); line; formation; array; procession
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
shellfish; seashell; shell
second; number two; runner-up
main street (esp. in a capital); main thoroughfare; (arch.) most important of the three classes of highway (ritsuryo period)