overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
by myself; in person; by oneself
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
next term; next period; next version; next release
king; sovereign; daimyo with a domain of one or more provinces (Edo period)
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to have a talk; to tell a story
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
to be born; to come into the world
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
that day; the very same day
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
washing; cleansing; cleaning; cleansing (one's mind and body)
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
morning; forenoon; just before noon
even though; despite; when
ground; earth's surface; land; lot; plot
to fall; to drop; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to decrease (of popularity, quality, speed, sales, etc.); to fall; to be inferior (to)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace