vast; huge; immense; malva nut (Scaphium affine)
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit)
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
registering (a marriage, etc.) in the family register
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
deer (esp. the sika deer, Cervus nippon); cervid
social meeting place; watering hole
every evening; every night
national customs and manners; provincial song or ballad; waka (classical Japanese poetry, as opposed to Chinese poetry)
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
laying (a railroad, pipes, naval mines, etc.); construction
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
women's group; women's association
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
welfare; well-being; social welfare; social security; social service
charitable organization; charitable institution; charity
furnishings; implements; equipment
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)
(one's) master; (one's) employer; leader (of a country, group, etc.); head; Lord; main thing
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
half-moon; half a month; semicircle
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
money (given as thanks); reward money; fee; key money; fee paid for rental rights
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
modern state; modern nation
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
dressing up; putting on makeup; dolling (oneself) up
second marriage; remarriage