to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
circumference; girth; tour; pilgrimage; circulation (e.g. of blood)
occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
have a good day; take care; see you
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
preparation; arrangements
hollow; cavity; hole; cave
in that way; thus; so; so?
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
master; expert; expert board game player (chess, go, shogi, etc.)
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
that's the way it is; such is life
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
traditional performing arts (e.g. shamisen, koto, dance, etc.); accomplishments
handicraft; industrial art object
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest