even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to throw away; to abandon; to give up; to relinquish; to lay down (one's life)
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
suddenly; all of a sudden; quickly; emphatically; energetically
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
bedside; near one's pillow
low Japanese-style desk (for reading and writing)
to be given up; to be discontinued
to fall; to drop; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to decrease (of popularity, quality, speed, sales, etc.); to fall; to be inferior (to)
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
portable brush-and-ink case; quiver (archery)
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up
burning of New Year's gate decorations (usu. on the 15th day of the New Year)
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
principal street; main street; major road; thoroughfare
brightly colored; vivid; colorful; colourful; brilliant; radiant
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
ritual; religious service; festival
decoration; ornament; trimmings
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
courtesy; etiquette; formality; (religious) observance; ritual; rite
formal dress; ceremonial dress; morning dress; evening dress; dress suit
white background; blank; (arch.) female virgin
Lindera umbellata (species of spicebush); toothpick; natural wooden chopsticks (tea ceremony); black characters; black text
reverence for the emperor; advocate of imperial rule
cunning and wickedness; cunning and wicked person
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
seat (esp. in public places or places with assigned seating); seating
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
for the first time in one's life
classification by colour; sorting by color; color-coding; classification; sorting; grouping