origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
eighth (place, position, etc.); having eight eyes; having many eyes; (of a fabric) having a loose knit; lamprey; eight-holed arrow whistle
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
during a session (of the legislature)
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
opposite; reverse; contrary
state of mind; mentality; psychology
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
confession; acknowledgement; acknowledgment
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
to decorate; to add a touch of colour; to grace
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
donation; presentation; gift
in the future; another day; later
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
unreasonable idea; illogical plan; illogical move (in shogi or go)
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
Taishō era (1912.7.30-1926.12.25); Taisho era
plants and animals; flora and fauna
dotted line; perforated line
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
castella (type of sponge cake)
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
watercolor painting; watercolour painting
multiplication table; times table
death; rejection (of a manuscript, etc.); lacking; without
water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis); domestic Asian water buffalo; wild water buffalo (Bubalus arnee); Asian water buffalo
peace (esp. of the world); tranquillity; calm