to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
from time immemorial; ancient; time-honoured; time-honored
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
to conform to; to be in accordance with; to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)
appearance; figure; shape; form
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
the reverse; other side; lining
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
eternity; permanence; perpetuity; Eikyū era (1113.7.13-1118.4.3)
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
to speak; to hear a voice
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
nature; property; disposition
reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size
to examine closely; to check up on; to ferret out; to wash carefully
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
to shed light; to cast light
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
neighbourhood; neighborhood
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)