source (e.g. of a river); headwaters; origin of something continuous (language, culture, etc.)
Middle Ages (in Japan esp. the Kamakura and Muromachi periods); medieval times; mediaeval times
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
magical power; mystical force
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
arrangement (music, objects, etc.); organization; adaptation
original song; original melody
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
holy tree; sacred tree; Christmas tree
amplification (elec.); magnification; amplification; making larger
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
cold-blooded person; heartless; coldhearted person
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
to be worn down; to be reduced
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
difference; variation; difference
evident; plain; distinct; clear
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
to grow up; to become an adult
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to read the situation; to sense the mood
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
to defend oneself; to protect oneself