after all; because; but; even; too; as well
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
countryside; country; 50-home township (comprised of 2-3 neighbourhoods)
happening; (unexpected) incident; unforeseen event; surprising occurrence
Shiga prefecture (Kinki area)
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
excavation (usu. archeological); dig
lower reaches (of a river); bottom; lower part; lower half (of the body, esp. the privates); feces (faeces); end
municipality; local government; self-governing body; autonomous body
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection
boom; rage; fad; boom; cross-arm
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
city road; municipal road
construction; establishment
as; because; with; due to
moated settlement (Yayoi period)
residence; housing; residential building
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
road construction; roadworks; road repairs
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
(archaeological) remains; remnants (of ancient structures); ancient foundation
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
metre; meter; meter; gauge
region; limits; stage; level
to surround; to crowd around
ninefold; imperial palace; the Court
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)