eighteenth day of the month; eighteen days
to draw around (e.g. a curtain); to drag around; to take (someone) around; to parade around; to order about; to lead
owl (esp. the Ural owl, Strix uralensis)
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
terrified; horrified; panicked
respect (epistolary usage)
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
overall victory; championship
north of the capital; northern part of Kyoto
Buddhist temple; religious building; church; cathedral
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
samadhi (state of intense concentration achieved through meditation); being immersed in; being absorbed in; prone to; apt to
ornamental crossed rafter ends on shrine gables
especially; above all; inter alia; among others
surely; certainly; without doubt
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
before long; in a few days
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
space; room; vacancy; opening; free time; time to spare
Sekigahara (battle site, 1600); decisive battle; critical battle
person who has spent X years after graduating high school attempting to get admitted to (a specific) university
erect tail (of a traditional Japanese hat)
elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting
spring day; spring sunlight