to make sense; to be consistent; to be logical; to stand to reason; to be coherent
eighth day of the month; eight days
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
twentieth day of the month; twenty days
the Rabbit (fourth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Hare; hour of the Rabbit (around 6am, 5-7am, or 6-8am); east; second month in the lunar calendar
heavenly god; heavenly gods; spirit of Sugawara no Michizane; Tenmangu shrine (dedicated to Michizane's spirit); pit of a dried plum; dried plum; tenjin hairstyle
dated; date; fixed; external
to finger; to tamper (with)
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
(handling) fee; charge (e.g. for a cancellation); commission; brokerage
payment (for labour); pay; charge; wages
to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth); to ask a leading question
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
to add (to); to add on; to append
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
along the way; along the road
shame; disgrace; raping; rape
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
to extend (e.g. a house); to add to (e.g. coals to a fire)
mild (climate); temperate; gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild
bamboo sword (resembling a katana, etc.); bamboo imitation sword; dull sword
Japanese calligraphy paper (approx. 25cm by 35cm)
October; tenth month of the lunar calendar
to convey (a message, e.g. to one's superior); to communicate; to pass on; to pass along
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
withdrawal; revocation; repeal; demolition; removal
the more I think about it; the more one thinks about it
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
information; news; report; reward; retribution
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
otherwise; if not; or else
play; sport; fun; caprice; joke; jest
the Rooster (tenth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Cock; hour of the Rooster (around 6pm, 5-7pm, or 6-8pm); west; eight month of the lunar calendar