standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
to pack (in box); to drive to wall
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
eternal; unlimited; endless
with an extreme cold (i.e. temperature); lonelily; lonesomely; (acting) coldly (toward someone)
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
samurai; warrior; military family
Fujiwara period (esp. used as a period of art history, approx. 894-1185 CE)
again; once more; a second time
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
chōnin (Edo-period social class of town-dwelling commoners, esp. landowning merchants); townspeople; townsfolk; tradespeople
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive
fruit of a tree; nut; berry
(United States of) America; USA
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
unhulled rice; rice in the husk; paddy; rice husks; chaff
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
bluish sheen; steel-blue sheen
nakedness; nudity; bareness; nakedness; being penniless; concealing nothing
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
to wear extra clothes; to dress formally
samurai costume; old ceremonial costume
long hakama; trailing hakama
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
having nothing except one's body; having empty pockets; being penniless
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
spirit; heart; disposition
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
type; pattern; shape; similar type; similar pattern
naked; nude; unvarnished (e.g. truth); plain (e.g. fact); frank
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless