subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to differ; to vary; to disagree
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
Japanese name (often of plants and animals, and written in kana)
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
The Pillow Book (by Sei Shonagon)
Altair (star in the constellation Aquila); Alpha Aquilae
grant; bestowal; giving something to someone of low social standing (by a person of very high social standing)
tail (animal, kite, comet, etc.); tail end; slope at the foot of a mountain
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; Heian period (794-1185)
charming; fascinating; attractive
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
to choke; to be choked (by); to sob convulsively
thick; dense; rich (as in taste or content); crowded
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
lapis lazuli blue; bright blue; azure
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
nod; inclination of the head
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
though; notwithstanding; although