to start (something); to start up; to launch (a business); to boot (a computer); to launch (a program)
round straw mat; sitting in a circle
neighbour to the left (person, building, etc.)
establishment; opening; setting up; inauguration
modulation (of voice); variation; variety; liveliness (e.g. of writing style)
wild grasses; field grass; wildflowers
to take (be in) charge of
natural features; scenery; things particular to a certain region or season; characteristic scenery and customs; scenes and manners
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
energy; vigor; vigour; vitality
to take by storm (e.g. a castle); to capture
ancient times; prehistoric times; the distant past; a very long time ago
oracle; revelation; divine message
living together (of two people)
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
guest; visitor; visitor's arrival
to prevent (something) from occurring; to forestall; to avert; to nip in the bud
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
horny goat weed (Epimedium grandiflorum var. thunbergianum)
able-bodied; robust; sturdy; strong
deer velvet; velvet antler
combination; arrangement; distribution; (arch.) marrying off
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
small stream; brooklet; murmuring (as of a stream)
artificial hill (in a garden)
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
to be in focus; to come into focus
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
manners; behavior; behaviour
keeping oneself awake; fighting off drowsiness; method for keeping oneself awake
tea utensils; container for powdered green tea (tea ceremony)
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
crushed flat; flattened; flat-chested girl; sound of a sticky rice cake sticking to something
number of people; population; human head
turning by hand; hand-turned; hand-cranked; preparations; arrangements