to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
surprise; something unexpected
overlooking; turning a blind eye
branch of a sacred tree (esp. sakaki) with paper or cotton strips attached (used as an offering); sakaki (species of evergreen sacred to Shinto, Cleyera japonica)
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
indescribable; having no way to express
to understand; to make out
to demolish; to tear down; to pull down
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
leaning out of a car or train window
company employee; member of a corporation; company stockholder (esp. in legal contexts)
to get excited; to be roused (to action); to get the itch (to do)
to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit
dry skin; bad skin; rough skin; unhealthy skin
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
to hasten to join; to hurry to visit
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
fully armed; armed to the teeth
choral chanting; chanting in chorus (e.g. at a demonstration)
to exert oneself; to make efforts
twelve-layered ceremonial kimono (worn by a court lady); ajuga (Ajuga nipponensis); bugle
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
iridescent clouds; glowing clouds
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
empty (e.g. argument); insubstantial; hollow; fruitless
emptiness; hollowness; vacancy; inanity; pointlessness; meaninglessness
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings
making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end
marriage proposal; marriage talks
breaking off (an engagement, negotiations, etc.); cancellation
conquest; subjugation; overcoming