involuntarily; instinctively; without realizing; unconsciously
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
master; teacher; stable master
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
heresy; heretical teachings; black magic
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
hateful; detestable; abominable; amazing; fantastic; admirable
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
hungry ghost realm; preta realm; magic; sorcery
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
to end one's life; to commit suicide; to end a life; to kill
sharp-edged tool; sharp weapon; convenience; facility; superior talent; outstanding ability
to take (trouble); to attend (to business); to command (army)
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
to flutter down (of leaves, petals, etc.); to fall as if dancing
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
elegance; refinement; (refined) taste; elegant arts; refined pursuits
to annoy; to cause trouble
performer or player (of an instrument)
one's whole heart; everything one feels
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
to hide; to keep to oneself
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
to sympathize deeply with; to strike a chord of sympathy
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
arbor; arbour; bower; summer house; square gazebo
caller; visitor; company; guest
to pass on (a message, thoughts, etc.); to convey; to inform (of a visitor, phone call, etc.); to announce (a visitor); to act as an agent (between a manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. and retailers); to act as an intermediary