nowadays; in this day and age
primary school; elementary school; grade school
at that time; in those days
house; dwelling; human habitation
lining up; packing tightly
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
to wither (esp. plants as winter draws near); to fade; to shrivel; to pass one's prime; to start deteriorating; to begin to decline
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
water caltrop; water chestnut; caltrop (weapon)
black with hints of blue (as in a bruise); bluish black
to sift out; to screen or eliminate (candidates)
scale; scope; plan; structure
but; however; even though; even if
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument
to seem to be ...; to become like ...; to behave as ...
back country; remote countryside
refinement; elegance; grace
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
young man; young woman; young people; young employee; young manservant; young follower
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
blind female beggar who sings or plays shamisen
irresolutely; hesitatingly; undecidedly
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
inside; interior; inner part
light brown; golden brown
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
to hide; to keep to oneself
fence; hedge; barrier; wall; railing
trifoliate orange (Poncirus trifoliata); hardy orange
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
family; clan; sect; school; group of related sumo stables
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
to fall down; to fall over; to roll; to tumble; (arch.) (for a geisha) to prostitute (herself) in secret
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light