to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
to astonish; to astound; to stupefy; to flabbergast; to strike a person dumb; to dumbfound
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
preliminary investigation; preparation
adjacency; contiguity; being adjoined
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
branch road; branch path; fork road
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
man; male; masculine gender
participation; joining; entry; adherence
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
entrance; admission; entering
whereabout; about where; how much
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
entrance fee; admission fee; admission; entrance charge; admission charge
it seems so; that's what it looks like
group with a common interest (e.g. students); club (e.g. company sports club); circle; circle (shape)
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
book; booklet; story book; pamphlet; notebook
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
legend; tradition; biography; life; method; way
residence; stay; (job) posting; residential police box; residential police box officer
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows
acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand