to pierce through; to stand (of something sharp or pointy); to thrust (up)
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
damp ground; wetland; bog; marsh
formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
early on; earlier on; from early
transportation by water (e.g. by ship)
convenience; user-friendliness
bamboo screen; rattan blind; bamboo mat (for rolling sushi)
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to shed light; to cast light
being a graduate of the same school; person who went to the same school; fellow alumnus
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
trade; business; occupation; profession; job
orchid; Netherlands; Holland
brightness; discernment; insight; eyesight; vision; nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
older brother; elder brother
to rank next to; to come after
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
important person; strategic person; key figure
to change (cars or horses); to transfer; to possess; to inspire
rod; pole; neck (of a shamisen, etc.); shamisen; beam (i.e. the crossbar of a balance); single line (esp. as a flying formation for geese); penis
pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae); water strider
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
river surface; surface of a river
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
cool breeze; refreshing breeze
houseboat; pleasure boat (large, roofed)
affectation; showiness; pretence
feudal decree; edict by a daimyo
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less