Japanese mugwort (Artemisia princeps); mugwort (any plant of genus Artemisia); wormwood; sagebrush
fabric (pattern) of human relationships
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
possession; occupation; occupancy
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
foundation stone; cornerstone
to visit frequently; to haunt
even though; despite; when
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
unimpressive; unimpressed
triple time; three important requisites
the big two...; two major...; two main...
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
hook; hook bracket (Japanese quotation mark)
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
direct descent; direct line
kindergartener; preschooler
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
advance warning; previous notice; announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
next year; next fiscal year
to want; to wish for; (arch.) to request; (arch.) to demand; (arch.) to seek; (arch.) to search for
one's whole life; one's lifetime
official notice; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
in the prefecture; prefectural