from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
leading aristocrat; great house; grand seigneur; boyar
for generations; from generation to generation; generation after generation; through the ages
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
traditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers; crown; diadem; top kanji radical; first verse of a haikai, etc.; best; peerless
personality; character; individuality; personhood
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
true character; true heart; true spirit
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to go mad; to go crazy; to lose one's mind
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
low birth; humble origin; lowly; base; vulgar
to torment; to harass; to tease; to extort; to shake down; to demand money
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
next; secondly; subsequently
sound; noise; (speech) sound; Chinese-derived reading of a kanji
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
several sheets (flat objects)
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
brilliant; bright; dazzling
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
quadruped; four-footed animal
evasion; avoidance; recusal (of a judge)
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
following; pursuing; tracking; shadowing; tailing; chasing
to move around; to move about; to get around
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
according to; by (means of); due to; because of
dust; small debris (e.g. dirt, crumbs); trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance