as (for); for; in the capacity of
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
softness; comparatively soft
originally; by nature; from the start
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking
three; three years of age
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)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
at work; in the midst of work; working
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
treatment (esp. hair treatment)
releasing stored goods (esp. sake); delivery (of goods from a storehouse)
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
to triumph; to be elated with success
discount; reduction; rebate; tenths discounted; tenths reduced
eastern direction; the Orient; eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)
common camellia (Camellia japonica)
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
multi-course menu; multi-course dining
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse; to become impure (of a heart, society, etc.); to be corrupted