to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
light from outside; natural light
Japanese calligraphy paper (approx. 25cm by 35cm)
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
to conceive; to become pregnant; to get filled with (e.g. sails filled with wind); to be swollen with; to contain (a contradiction, danger, etc.); to carry (a problem, consequences, etc.)
moisture; humidity; dampness
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
the Japanese syllabary symbols
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
pushy; pushing; self-assertive
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
older sister; elder sister
Muromachi period (1333-1573)
kimono fabrics shop; draper's shop
fragrant wood; aromatic tree
family business; family trade; one's occupation; one's trade
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
strong person; person putting on a brave front; bamboo tube with holes drilled in it (used as a stand for kitchen utensils, fans, etc.); checks; plaid
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
waka; classic Japanese poem, esp. a tanka, often 31 morae
kana; Japanese syllabary (i.e. hiragana, katakana)
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
pupil; student; schoolchild
to collect; to assemble; to gather
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
to live; to reside; to inhabit
tool; implement; means; furniture
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string