origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
imperial court; royal court
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
glue (usu. from animal and fish bone, skin, etc.)
one's own work; making by oneself
to get blurred; to get hoarse; to get husky; to graze; to scrape
male; man; excellence; greatness; best (of)
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
piece (scrap, bit, strip) of paper
self-torturing; masochistic
presence (impressive quality)
in good health; alive and well; going strong
resentment; indignation; anger
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to laugh mockingly; to smile with contempt; to jeer; to sneer
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
disposition; inclination; characteristic; sexual disposition; fetish
illegitimate (e.g. born to a mistress)
the same generation; coeval
menarche; first menstruation
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
(brother and sister) born of a different mother
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration