indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
powder snow; powdery snow
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
if; when; and; as well as; with; together with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.)
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
at; in; to; toward; to; for; because of
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
to go; to move (towards); to move through; to travel across; to go (well, badly, etc.); to proceed; to do (in a particular way)
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to put on; to wear; to be clothed in; to be clad in; to be dressed in; to be wrapped in
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to run out; to rush out; to start running; to begin to run; to break into a run
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to be reborn; to be reincarnated; to turn over a new leaf; to become a new person; to be reorganized; to be transformed
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen; to come about
in that way; thus; so; the same; so?
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
indicates the subject of a sentence; indicates possession; but; however; and; used after an introductory remark or explanation; regardless of ...
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting