expectation; assume will happen; forecast
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
never (even in error); never, ever; never, no matter what happens; by no means
existing (between); interposition; intervention; involvement
eighth day of the month; eight days
residing; living; dwelling
remaining time; days left
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum); Japanese Judas tree
to transfer (trains); to change (bus, train); to change (to another ideology, party, company, etc.); to switch (to a different system, method, etc.); to move on to (e.g. a new love interest)
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
extreme cold; intense cold; coldest season; midwinter
dam; weir; barrier; sluice
falling heavily (of rain, snow, etc.)
eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building
bureau; department; office (e.g. post, telephone); broadcasting station (e.g. television, radio); affair; situation
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
court lady; lady-in-waiting (Heian period); separate room in a palace (esp. for a lady) (Heian period); room for a very low class prostitute; very low class prostitute
pleasure cruise; sightseeing boat; excursion boat
landing place (e.g. for steamers); station (e.g. bus); terminal
deva and naga; heavenly dragon
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail
kudzu (Pueraria montana); Japanese arrowroot; Chinese moonseed (Sinomenium acutum)
roofing; roofed with; thatching; thatched with; shingling; shingled with
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
single-storied house; single-storied building
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
lonely (place); remote; in the middle of nowhere
fairyland; enchanted land
quiet; peaceful; tranquil
group (of people); crowd; horde; throng; mob; multitude
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten