on the way; en route; in the process of (development, construction, etc.); in the middle of
revival; reconstruction; restoration; rebuilding; recovery; renaissance
to burn completely; to consume (by fire); to burn to nothing; to burn to the ground; to reduce to ashes
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
Meireki era (1655.4.13-1658.7.23)
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to watch over; to watch attentively
establishment; foundation
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
at that time; in those days
to take over; to hand over
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
director; executive; officer; official; person in charge
materials; data; document
connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill
to miss (doing); to fail (to do)
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service