special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
all; entire; whole; altogether
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
(professional) storyteller; hereditary role of narrator in early imperial court
already; yet; soon; shortly; further; more
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
as stated; verbatim; literally
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to finish; to get through with; to graduate; to come to an end; to end; to finish doing ...
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
to kick up (a ball, dust, etc.); to kick upwards (at)
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
with a crunching or grinding sound; quickly; promptly; crispily; crunchily
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
blood relationship; consanguinity; blood relative
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
garden; orchard; park; place; world; environment
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
carving; engraving; sculpture; tattoo
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category