even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
obscene; indecent; lewd; bawdy; loose; improper
hundred days; lengthy time
Japanese sea perch (Lateolabrax japonicus, esp. referring to an adult); Japanese sea bass
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
prefecture (Japan); county (China, Taiwan, Norway, etc.); department (France); province (Italy, Spain, etc.)
a certain ministry; an unspecified ministry
haiku; 17-mora poem, usu. in 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 morae
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
service module (e.g. Apollo's)
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
calamity; misfortune; disaster
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
waterway; channel; wake (of a ship)
Amur silvergrass (Miscanthus sacchariflorus)
counter for (small) boats
heavy machinery; large machinery; plant
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
association; fellowship; change (of season, year, etc.)
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
to slip on (slippers, sandals, etc.); to hit (e.g. one's leg) against; to bash into; to push (one's opponent) down before he stands up
to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
loyalty; devotion; fidelity; inspector of the Imperial Prosecuting and Investigating Office (ritsuryo system)
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)