first; preliminary; primary (sources, industry, etc.); original; linear (function, equation); first-order
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
memo book; memo pad; notebook; notepad; scratchpad; scratch pad
deletion; elimination; erasure; striking out
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
aforementioned (statement); preceding; at right
original story; original version; this volume
spattering; splotching; step-by-step; little-by-little; soon; dots
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
omitting (reluctantly); leaving out; dropping; giving up (reluctantly); parting with; sharing
in the sentence; in the text; Bunchū era (of the Southern Court) (1372.4.?-1375.5.27)
prefix for forming ordinal numbers
pushing forward (undaunted, bravely); working vigorously towards an aim; struggling on; striving towards
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
settlement; conclusion; summary
endless; boundless; everlasting
revising (e.g. manuscript); rewriting; revised manuscript
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
end of a century (esp. 19th); fin-de-siècle
youth; springtime of life; adolescent
author; writer; novelist; artist
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
being resolved to (do something); having a wholehearted intention
Leo (constellation); the Lion; Buddha's seat; seat of a high monk
library; book collection; paperback book
South Korea; Republic of Korea; Korean Empire (1897-1910)