one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered
to turn over; to turn (pages); to leaf through (a book, etc.); to tear off; to strip off; to take off
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
person who has rendered distinguished service
look; glance; sight; summary; list; table
book; booklet; story book; pamphlet; notebook
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
start; beginning; starting (e.g. a race); departing; starting point
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
handwriting; handwritten; hand-drawn; hand-painted
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
extermination; elimination; renouncing worldly desires (in order to concentrate on Buddhist teachings); curing (an illness)
curious; strange; unusual
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
double-leaved printing (traditional East Asian books); sealed-page printing; magazine (esp. pornographic) with long side or all three sides sealed to prevent browsing; dual page
both hands; both arms; ten
to put together; to combine; to join together; to match against (e.g. in a sport)
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
throat; singing voice; gutter (inner margins of a book)
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
for generations; from generation to generation; generation after generation; through the ages
good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
way (of doing); manner; method; means
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
deep-seated grudge; hatred
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
had better ...; had better not ...
Onmyōdō; way of Yin and Yang; occult divination system based on the Taoist theory of the five elements
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
several types; several kinds; several species