spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much
rash decision; jumping to a conclusion
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
lumping together; summing up; bundle; lump; batch
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
(arch.) offering (to the gods, emperor, etc.); gift; sacrifice
(any) particular; special; material; perceptible; noticeable
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
separate; special; another; separately
assumption; supposition; hypothesis
opportunity; chance; trigger; cause
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
Japanese pampas grass (Miscanthus sinensis); maiden silvergrass; zebra grass
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
un-; non-; negative prefix
consenting to; being convinced of; being satisfied; understanding
Poaceae (family of flowering plants); Gramineae
ear (of a cereal plant); head; point (of a brush, spear, etc.); tip; crest (of a wave); scion (in grafting)
Japanese pampas grass (Miscanthus sinensis); maiden silvergrass; zebra grass
dark; not understood; unknown
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
unapprovable; unable to be confirmed
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
just; right; pure; genuine; truth
earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
temporary residence or shelter
popular view; laymen's opinion
to take (all of) into consideration