to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
entering the priesthood; priest; monk; bonze
Genji (the character in the Genji Monogatari); the Minamoto family
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
a person without a single relative
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
trouble; bother; annoyance
family; relatives; dependents; household
absolutely; positively; decidedly
face; honour; honor; reputation; prestige; dignity
situation; developments; outcome
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
huge rock; firmness; solidity
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
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)
family; clan; sect; school; group of related sumo stables
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
resignation (from a position)
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
hundred days; lengthy time
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
February; second month of the lunar calendar
Nin'an era (1166.8.27-1169.4.8)
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
this world; this life; world of the living
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to win through (e.g. to finals); to advance
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
pip (spot on a die); small cube (esp. of food); die; dice
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
race game (board game where the object is to reach the goal first); trad. Japanese board games played with dice, esp. ban-sugoroku
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items