to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
sunlight; sunshine; Nikkō (city in Tochigi); Suryaprabha (bodhisattva)
going on and on (about inconsequential things); talking nonsense; idling away the time; dawdling
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
whatever will be, will be; things happen the way they happen; let nature take its course
dishwashing; doing dishes
central part; heart (of a city, etc.)
(scenic) view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
high ground; elevation; hill; plateau
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
deep inside; innermost place
simple type of clothing consisting of a large piece of cloth with a hole in the middle for the head
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture; desk study
sign; indication; trace; touch; feeling of
knowing how to swim with the tide; being good at dealing with things
(person) seeming like a genius; (having) the temperament of a prodigy
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
(common) millet (Panicum miliaceum); proso millet
having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap