to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
glistening dew; "white dew" solar term (approx. September 8)
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
white horse; unrefined sake
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
dedication; offering; presentation; oblation
snow-bearing wind; wind bringing snow
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to run down (stairs, etc.)
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
desperately; for one's dear life
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn across chest, e.g. by election candidate or relay runners); wrapper band on books, CDs, etc.
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
mountain ascetic; practitioner of Shugendō
bamboo (any grass of subfamily Bambusoideae); middle (of a three-tier ranking system)
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
box carried on one's back to store books; wooden box carried on one's back to store items for a pilgrimage
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
with an interesting history (story); with a shady history; with circumstances that are difficult to explain
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
root; joint; base; crotch
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
(being) about to start out; (being) about to leave; having just left; (being) on the way
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces