to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
poetry party or competition; gathering of tanka poets
quick; nimble; agile; sharp; smart; clever
close; intimate; on good terms
lately; recently; nowadays
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
princess; daughter of a nobleman
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
straw bag; sack; bale; counter for sacks (of rice, potatoes, coal, etc.)
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
contest of strength; trial of strength
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
again (and again); once again; yet again; (there you go) again
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
show; exhibition; spectacle
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
(company) director; executive; top management; important post; role with heavy responsibilities
professor; teaching; instruction
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion