ancestor; forefather; originator; pioneer; grandfather
canopy (esp. the cloth or canvas used for it); awning; top (of a convertible); helmet cape; cloth covering one's back to protect against arrows during battle
woman; female; feminine gender
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
cares; ill feeling; reserve
only; merely; but; no more than
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
to get in; to go in; to come in; to flow into; to set; to set in
being left out; being ostracized
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
foreign country; foreign land; strange land; far-off land
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
floating bridge; pontoon bridge
Kaga no Chiyo (1703-1775)
to become well-known; to become common knowledge; to become famous; to be on everyone's lips
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
to stay in one's heart; to be enduringly memorable; to be unforgettable
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
open; spacious; extensive
to say everything one wants to say; to exhaust a topic
somewhat cold; a bit chilly
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
error; mistake; fault; sin; wrongdoing; offense
since then; from that time; ever since
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
to paint over heavily; to plaster up
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still