since our last meeting; since we parted
opposite; reverse; contrary
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
wanderer; vagabond; capricious person; hobo
clatter; clank; rattling; capsule toy vending machine
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
to look old; to become musty; to wear out
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
big frame; large figure; huge body
diagonally; obliquely; slantingly; slantwise
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
high laced shoes or boots
continuing from beginning to end; continuous run; appetizer; starter; performance of an entire play
old wound; scar; old unpleasant incident; past misdeed
in one's own way or style
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
traditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers; crown; diadem; top kanji radical; first verse of a haikai, etc.; best; peerless
lion; left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
generation; lifetime; age
the twelve divine generals (of Bhaisajyaguru)
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
commander-in-chief; generalissimo
nimble; agile; quick; quick (thinking); smart; alert
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
imbalance; disproportion; disparity; mismatch; asymmetry
grand; magnificent; majestic; great; sublime
mystery; mysteriousness; secret
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
fortitude; firmness of character; hardihood; manliness