naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
integrity; fidelity; constancy; principle; faithfulness; honor
modesty; self-control; discretion
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to go straight to one's head (of alcohol); to feel the effects (of an illness); to lose one's wits
but; however; although; though
so; therefore; and; (and) then
tokonoma; alcove where art or flowers are displayed
to hurry; to rush; to quicken (of one's breath); to pant; to gasp (for air)
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to play a tenuki; to tenuki
good policy; wise policy; best plan
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
worthless; insignificant; unimportant; poor; miserable; wretched
to have the honour of being present (at a meeting, etc.); to have the honour of being a member (of a society, etc.); (lit.) to soil the lowest seat by one's presence
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
to find the resolve (to do); to make up one's mind (with); to act on a thought
cover; mantle; shroud; hood; casing
religious abstinence; purification
full moon; 15th day of the lunar month
to affix; to append; to entrust; to refer; to follow (the leader); to submit (a document, etc.)
to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer
to remove; to take away; to clear away; to tear down; to pull down; to demolish
hazy; dim; faint; minced fish or meat that is seasoned and fried
hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary
feeling of transparency; sense of translucence; clear and unclouded feel (e.g. of a voice, skin, etc.); bright and limpid impression; transparency (of a process, activity, etc.); clarity of how things work
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
cherry tree; cherry blossom; light pink; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
long slits (esp. of eyes)
charming; fascinating; voluptuous
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
contrast; juxtaposition; comparison; correlation (of strata)
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
lofty; sublime; noble; the sublime (aesthetics)
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
entering the priesthood; priest; monk; bonze
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie