to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
autumn colours; fall colors; leaves turning red; red leaves; leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves; (Japanese) maple (Acer japonicum)
to change color (esp. leaves, fruit, flowers) (colour); to turn crimson (e.g. leaves in autumn); to begin to redden; to ripen; to grow ripe
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
superb view; picturesque scenery
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
last night; yesterday evening
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
excursion; field trip; school trip
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
oxidized silver; oxidised silver; something restrained but impressive (e.g. performance); something quiet but superb; something masterfully controlled
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
for example; for instance; e.g.
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
calm; graceful; quiet; mellow; damp; moist
example; simile; metaphor; allegory