to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
study; scholarship; learning; discipline; branch of learning; (a) science
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
synthesis; combination; general; combined; synthesis; colligation
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
to run (a business); to operate; to carry out; to perform; to hold (a Buddhist or Shinto ceremony)
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
to read (a book); to open (a book) to read; to unravel (e.g. a mystery); to discover (the truth)
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
observation; survey; watching
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
water vapour; water vapor; steam
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
inquisitive mind; spirit of inquiry; spirit of enquiry
is something that; is that which
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
pride; boast; credit (to)
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
student (esp. a university student)
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
very young; little; childish; immature
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
composite; combined; complex
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in