writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
hieroglyph; hieroglyphic character
to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
(another's) spirit; God's heart or spirit; Lord's will
certainly; surely; definitely
ingratitude; thanklessness
to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)
Japanese-style writing desk
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
polite; respectful; reverent
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
silence (not speaking); muteness
leader of a delegation (body, party)
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
crown; diadem; bottle cap
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
puppet; marionette; puppeteer; (arch.) prostitute
one-tenth; one percent (one-tenth of a wari); one-quarter of a ryō (obsolete unit of currency); thickness; advantageous circumstances; one-tenth of a monme of silver
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
call; summons; convening; convocation
to hasten to join; to hurry to visit
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
deterrence; ability to deter (an attack, etc.)
twice; again; second time
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
looks; personal appearance; features
raid; military attack by a mobile unit; hit-and-run attack; shortstop; short