to be appointed to a post; to assume office
classmate; graduates in the same class; wrestlers who began their professional careers in the same tournament
(logical) true; regular; 10^40; ten duodecillion; original; positive
account of a dream; fantastic story; wild tale; empty dream
keeper of imperial archives; worker skilled in the brewing of sake or soy sauce
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
ill-bred; poorly brought up
Ministry of Civil Administration (under the ritsuryō system)
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); mountain man (esp. a hermit); person not bound by earthly desires
(a person's) appearance; looks
good-looking man; fine figure of a man
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
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
simple; simplified; easy; plain
value; worth; virtue; blessing
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
lingering (usu. feeling, emotion, etc.); continuing (to); still (...)
once-in-a-lifetime encounter; uniquely precious experience; (lit.) one lifetime, one meeting
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
to happen to pass by; to pass by
Tsu (city in Mie); harbour; harbor; ferry
kouta; traditional ballad accompanied by shamisen
changing (job, career, lifestyle, social position, beliefs, etc.)
song of praise; eulogy; paean; hymn
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette