bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
feeling of transparency; sense of translucence
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
convenience; user-friendliness
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
rising (smoke, clouds, etc.); rolling up; billowing up
depository; storage area; storage location; storage site
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (letters)
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
spread; span; expanse; extent
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
vast (ocean, desert, etc.); boundless; vague (e.g. memories); unclear; rampant (weeds, etc.); running wild
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
hakama; man's formal divided skirt
nembutsu; nenbutsu; nianfo; visualizing a Buddha (in one's mind)
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
miserable; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; downhearted; dreary
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
sincere; earnest; serious
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
lifelike; exact resemblance
to commit suicide; to end one's life; (lit.) to choose death
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
defensive perimeter; defence line; defense line; precaution; safeguard; safety measure
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded