to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
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.)
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
Tenmangu shrine (shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane's spirit)
visit to a shrine or temple; paying homage at a shrine or temple
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
more than anything; above all else
vice; bad manners; evil customs; storm; raging winds
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
to state one's opinion; to offer one's opinion; to opine
yielding; submission; surrender; giving way; succumbing
light and easy; lambent; clever; witty; smart
capture; seizure; prehension; apprehension; understanding; grasp
wicked tongue; abusive language
common; commonplace; reckless; pulp paper; granulated sugar; (arch.) coins
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
firm; strong; solid; stable
strength; power; proficiency; ability
strict; rigid; exact; fair; impartial
abstinence from alcohol; temperance; prohibition of drinking
spiced sake (served at New Year's)
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
propriety; right and wrong; advisability; pro and con; ayes and noes
can do; may do; be capable of doing
to lose one's temper; to lose patience; to have enough; to be exasperated; to become irritated; to get fed up
to chastise; to punish; to discipline
to be lifted; to be raised; to happen suddenly; to occur; to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
New Year's greetings; New Year's call; New Year's gift
absence; disregard; indifference
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
plot; ulterior motive; thing; article; penis
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January