named after; associated with; connected with
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
within the story (of a book, play, film, etc.)
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
large company; large enterprise; large corporation
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
to trace back to (the origins of something)
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
made in Japan; Japanese-made
starting point; origin; origin (of coordinate axes); datum point
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
gambling den; gambling house
reappearance; reemergence; return; reproduction; reenactment; recreation
refined; admirable; superb
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
especially; above all; inter alia; among others
prefix for forming ordinal numbers
Okamoto Kihachi (1924.2-)
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
Kitabaya Shitanie (1911.5-)
lady; matron; mistress; housekeeper
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
original (that was parodied or acted as an inspiration for something else, etc.); source
in history; ever; historical
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional