honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
seal of blood; sealing with one's blood
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
zigzag-shaped paper streamer often used to adorn Shinto-related objects; hornbeam (deciduous tree in the birch family)
love of learning; desire for learning; passion for knowledge
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
producing (people) in great numbers; appearing one after the other
establishment; opening; setting up; inauguration
literary and military arts; the pen and the sword
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
prefectural; managed by a prefectural government
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
participation; joining; entry; adherence
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
be (that) as it may; having said that
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
revere the Emperor; expel the western barbarians (19th century slogan)
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect
evil influence; (evil) clutches; tentacles of evil
to hold fast; to protect to the end
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
good feeling; feeling good
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
one cup (of sake); (going out for, treating someone to) a drink; small drinking party
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to make a bold speech; to make a bold statement
small Zen temple built to commemorate the death of a high priest; minor temple in the grounds of a head temple
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
the (one's) best pupil; the (one's) top disciple
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn