to splash; to raise (e.g. prices)
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
to stretch around (e.g. a fence, dragnet, etc.); to lay out (e.g. a wiring system, network, etc.); to string up (e.g. an antenna, ship's rigging, etc.)
this is why; this means; it is the case that
white plaster wall; tofu; bean curd
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
each place; various places
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
messenger; envoy; emissary
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
deep inside; innermost place
chair; stool; post; office; position
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
(with a) click (e.g. camera shutter); (with a) snap
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
right beside; close to; nearby
lady attendant; lady's maid; waiting maid
news; word; tidings; omen
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result