cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae spp.)
people (of a country); nation; citizen; national
the other day; a few days ago
feeling keenly; fully realizing
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
society; the world; the times
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
after a bath; after taking a bath; large towel used after taking a bath; yukata worn after taking a bath
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
first thing in the morning
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to hit (e.g. to have a car hit someone); to run into; to reject; to deny; to eliminate; to exclude; to flip
to re-enter; to rejoin; to re-enrol
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
long ago; already; a long time ago
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
the future; future prospects
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
traditional performing arts (e.g. shamisen, koto, dance, etc.); accomplishments
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
good match; suitable candidate (for marriage); good opportunity to be saved by Buddha
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
to detain; to check; to restrain
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
future; possible; potential; prospective
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
source of one's livelihood; one's bread and butter
selection; choice; option