priestly vestments, esp. white silk robes worn at festivals
female; smaller (of the two); weaker; (arch.) woman; (arch.) wife
public opinion; public eye; discerning eye; an eye (for sth); perspective; way of looking at things
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
used item; secondhand item; old; used; previous
youth; child (esp. of the young son of someone of high social standing); young; new
first water drawn from a well on New Year's Day
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
continuously; from beginning to end; from first to last
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
reform; reformation; reorganization
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
uncertain; vague; ambiguous
starting point; point of departure
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
various foreign countries; several foreign countries
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
nectar; honey; honeydew; treacle; molasses; sorbitol (when visible as dark patches inside an apple)
to be rejuvenated; to feel young again
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); (in neo-Confucianism) the underlying principles of the cosmos
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
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
lately; recently; nowadays
nice; likeable; desirable
stopping at; going no further than
Emperor Nintoku; Nintoku Tenno
Asplenium antiquum (species of spleenwort); Dendropanax trifidus (species of flowering plant); leaves used for serving or offering sake, rice, etc.
(arch.) eight ata (approx. 144 cm); large; long
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
oak; daimyo oak; Japanese emperor oak; Quercus dentata
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude