poem; poetry; verse; Chinese poem
conventions to be followed in composing Japanese poetry; phraseology; diction; rules of grammar and syntax when reading kanbun in Japanese
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
several years standing; over several years
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
long (time); protracted; prolonged
cherishing the memory of; yearning for
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
(giving) instruction; initiation
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
noh mask resembling a dignified youth
at some point in the past; at some stage
one's house; one's home; one's family
competition; rivalry; something worth doing
one's nature; talents; destiny; mission; sphere of activity
professor; teaching; instruction
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori
to be drawn to; to feel the call of ...; to have one's heart-strings pulled
good humour (humor); good mood
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to hand over; to turn over; to cede
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
critical condition; being on the verge of death
sanity; consciousness; soberness
cold; indifferent; unfriendly; unsympathetic; unkind
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
irritated; angry; furious
innocence; insentient (i.e. plants, inanimate objects, etc.); free from obstructive thoughts; to pester someone (for cash, etc.)
flashiness; showiness; brilliance; bloom; flowers
two months later; the month after next
position; location; base; point; site
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry
in good health; alive and well; going strong