to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
cost of medical treatment; medical expenses; fees for treatment
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
living by oneself; living alone
hostel; dormitory; (arch.) bureau (government department beneath a ministry under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) tea-ceremony room; (arch.) villa
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
beautician; cosmetician; hairdresser; hair stylist
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
to grow up; to become an adult
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
to brush gently; to stroke; to caress
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
having done this; if this is done; if it is done in this way
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
annual tree ring; growth ring; experience in life
to press a question; to cross-examine
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
cancellation; withdrawal; asking to be excused; begging off; not taking
to accept; to receive; to agree
in its entirety; whole; wholly
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
lively; energetic; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound); penetrating
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge