core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
origin; source; beginning; starting point
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
Japanese and Chinese poetry; poetry; poems
songs with samisen accompaniment; musical performance
to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess
restoration; return; reduction; resolution; deoxidization
to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted
writing (e.g. as a profession)
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
gifted education; special education for gifted children
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
to pour into; to wash down; to insert (e.g. into a data stream)
physical condition; state of health
embodiment; realization; materialization
finishing writing, work, etc. at a stroke (stretch); knocking something off without a break
drinking (sometimes esp. alcohol); drink; drinking party
work (e.g. of art); production; harvest; cultivation; technique
reserve; reticence; unfriendliness; estrangement
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
light; lamp; obsolete unit of luminous intensity (approx. 1.0067 candela)
cool breeze; cool air; refreshing coolness
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
dice; die; baton (of command)
counter for wheels and flowers
imperial virtue; heavenly virtue; greatest virtue; highest virtue
home and abroad; domestic and foreign; inside and outside; interior and exterior
together with; same; both; all; including ...
ring; band; ring; circum-
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
using as an intermediary; through
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to boil strongly; to be excited
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct