to fan; to incite; to instigate
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
study; learning; tutorial
single standard; single base; single-feature show
what time; (lit.) which hour
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
to shed light; to cast light
secret method; secret process; secret formula; esoteric rituals (in Shingon Buddhism)
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); inside the line; in; inside; enter here; enter
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
accurate portrait; photographic portrait
form; tense; adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
nth generation; nth (person to occupy a position, e.g. president)
(metropolitan) prefecture (of Osaka and Kyoto); the centre or seat (of) (center); (government) office; fu; historical administrative unit in China, Korea and Vietnam
audience (with a person of high standing); eye-level
reign; being on the throne
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
the Emperor's voice; beautiful voice; beautiful sound
old friend; old acquaintance
one country; whole country; hotheaded; stubborn
roaring; booming; bellowing; pealing; reverberating; rumbling
fool; nitwit; The Fool (Tarot card)
in respect of; in regards to; as for
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
power; authority; influence
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; Heian period (794-1185)
your native country; your hometown; my home country (i.e. Japan); countryside; country; (arch.) daimyo's territory (Edo period)
carefully; thoroughly; fully; deliberately