whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
association; union; guild
to face; to go towards; to head towards
next (day, morning, etc.); following
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
natural features; topography; climate; spiritual features
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
Cape jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides); Cape jessamine; gardenia
engraver; carver; sculptor
foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
friendship; friendly relations; connection; relation; intimacy
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road); rim; brim; fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
shoji (paper sliding door)
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
tokonoma (alcove where art or flowers are displayed)
aka-e; late 19th century woodblock prints, using imported aniline dyes; red painting on ceramics
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem