local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
having a high threshold (for entry); difficult to approach; feeling awkward to go to (of someone's home)
soft; software; soft hat; felt hat; soft serve ice cream; softball
to make a lasting impression
taste; liking; preference
together with; same; both; all; including ...
to move; to put elsewhere; to tidy; to put in order
true character; real nature
center; centre; metropolis
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
The Tale of Genji (Heian period classic)
folding book; counter for units of paper and nori (48 pages of Mino paper; 20 pages of hanshi; 10 sheets of nori); counter for folding books, folding screens, shields, etc.; counter for pairs (of curtains); counter for tatami mats
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
representative; exemplary; model
strong point; selling point; forte; specialty; attraction
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
house centipede (Scutigeromorpha spp.); contemptible person; skunk; wretch
Genji (the character in the Genji Monogatari); the Minamoto family
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
performer; entertainer; actor
Hikaru Genji; The Shining Genji
large seal; large stamp; seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement
daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus); ham actor
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
taking something into consideration; making allowances; discounting
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help