to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
composite; combined; complex
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
makings (of); aptitude (for); groundwork; foundation
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
to rank next to; to come after
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
descriptive poetry; epic poem
dragonfly naiad; dragonfly nymph
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
lyricism; description of one's feelings
narration; description of things and facts
standard; basis; principle
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor
mixture; intermixture; mixing up; contamination; creation of unorthodox words or phrases by combining terms of similar form or meaning
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
original method or procedure; serious; orthodox; classical
prizing; valuing highly; esteeming
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
traditional performing arts (e.g. shamisen, koto, dance, etc.); accomplishments
such ... as; or some such
highest-ranking blind court official; temple administrator; shrine administrator; administrator of a manor; (arch.) inspection; (arch.) inspector