both; both sides; both parties
later on; subsequently; by and by; after a while
compilation (esp. dictionary, history, law code); editing
Kokin Wakashū (Heian period collection of poetry)
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to compose (a Japanese poem); to write; to use as the theme of a poem; to recite (e.g. a poem); to chant; to intone
at that time; in those days
powerful person; influential person
government service; the bureaucracy
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
to be rich in; to abound in; to be abundant in; to be rich; to be wealthy
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
placid; composed; big hearted; broad-minded; great quantity (of something)
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
many; much; plenty; hardly
chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
upper reaches (of a river); upper stream; top; upper part; long ago; beginning; first
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
plain; field; hidden (structural) member; wild; lacking a political post
cheap; rash; thoughtless; careless
condensed milk; Soviet Union
cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax
group; bunch; crowd; group
to hug; to clasp to one's breast
to tire of; to lose interest in; (arch.) to be satisfied; (arch.) to enjoy; (arch.) to do adequately
Kōzuke (former province located in present-day Gunma Prefecture)
Gunma prefecture (Kanto area)
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
to repeat; to do something over again
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
green willow (i.e. one that has budded); meat of the trough shell (Mactra chinensis)
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
spring water; clear (pure) water