nisei; second-generation Japanese (or Korean, etc.); the second (e.g. Edward II); son
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
eyes mismatched in colour (color)
of bad omen; ill augur; boding evil; bad fortune
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
don't you think?; indicates question
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse
to present; to dedicate; to obey; to follow; to proudly bear
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
military personnel; soldier
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
polite; respectful; reverent
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
welcome!; nice to see you!
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to say; to be called; to do
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
to be (deeply) touched by; to be struck by