to be born; to come into the world
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
environment; circumstance
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
westering sun; setting sun; afternoon sun
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
to do oneself; to do by oneself; to start work (on); to commence
complete; whole; perfect; safe
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse; to become impure (of a heart, society, etc.); to be corrupted
echo; reverberation; spirit of a tree; tree spirit
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
temperature; body temperature (human, animal)
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
third time lucky; third time's the charm
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
raindrops; falling drop of water; intravenous drip; IV; drip-feed
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
sense of loss; feeling of loss
sickroom; hospital room; ward
inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; scan (e.g. MRI, PET, etc.)