to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
once in a lifetime; the first and last occurrence (event, experience) of one's lifetime
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
Hikaru Genji; The Shining Genji
Akashi no Kimi (Genji Monogatari)
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
in accordance with; according to
Little Kyoto; small town with historical features reminiscent of Kyoto
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
important point; strategic position; key point
named after; associated with; connected with
loyalty; devotion; fidelity; inspector of the Imperial Prosecuting and Investigating Office (ritsuryo system)
connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
Kshitigarbha (bodhisattva who looks over children, travellers and the underworld); Ksitigarbha; Jizō
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
easy delivery; easy childbirth; safe birth
early on; earlier on; from early
notice; attention; observation
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
to concentrate one's effort (on something)
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
though; notwithstanding; although
The Tale of Genji (Heian period classic)
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
light; faint; pale; fleeting
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
collection (e.g. of a debt); dunning; selection (for a position); exceptional promotion; fresh; freshly picked
participation in government; state councillor (in the ritsuryo system); state councilor; vice-minister (early Meiji period); Cabinet Councillor (1937-1943); Cabinet Councilor
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
fortune; riches; goods; incorporated foundation