often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
activity; action; occupation; business; sexual intercourse; sex
people; men and women; each person; everybody
at that time; in those days
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
passage of the seasons; change of the four seasons
many; numerous; various; large number of
famous place; name of a part (of an instrument, etc.); name and address
spring water; clear (pure) water
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
views in and around the city of Kyoto (paintings and drawings)
giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis); qilin (Chinese unicorn)
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
don't you think?; indicates question
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to ask (humbly); to request (humbly)
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
April; fourth month in the lunar calendar
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
consequence; outcome; result; blame
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do