to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
small peninsula; cape; promontory; headland
great god; gracious deity; miracle-working god
to grant (a request); to accept; to hear (a prayer); to comply with (a demand)
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
safely; without incident; without mishap; in peace; peacefully; quietly
to say; to tell; to state; to do
wet nurse; nursing mother
palanquin; litter; bier; portable shrine
vehicle; conveyance; transport; ride (playground, fair, carnival); playground facility
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
to stop crying; to cry oneself out
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
figure eight; figure of eight; shape of "hachi", the kanji for eight
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
princess; daughter of a nobleman
how; in what way; how about; questionable
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
although I say; although one might say; although called
to gather in a circle; to form a circle
108; one hundred and eight
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
prediction; prophecy; prognostication
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
I see; that's right; indeed
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!