to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
dial (on timepiece, meter, etc.); letter board (e.g. on typewriter, writing aide for the disabled, etc.); character board
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
Sei Shonagon (Poet of the Heian period, included in the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu)
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
label (i.e. sticker); label (i.e. record label)
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
tension; mental strain; nervousness
almost; roughly; approximately
first meeting; first interview with
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
ancestor; forefather; foremother
Shinto priest; chief Shinto priest (of a shrine); Welsh onion; pun in Buddhist monk jargon
great antiquity; old-fashioned; long ago
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
extensive knowledge; erudition
sacred wine or sake; sake offered to the gods; sake
hiragana; cursive Japanese syllabary used primarily for native Japanese words (esp. function words, inflections, etc.)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
to approach; to draw near