to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
overhasty; rash; premature
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
since our last meeting; since we parted
intimacy; familiarity; closeness
look; glance; (at first) sight
near the pond; edge of a pond
tall tree; forest tree; arbor; arbour
willow (any tree of genus Salix); weeping willow (Salix babylonica)
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
growing wild (naturally); native
jue (ancient 3-legged Chinese wine pitcher, usu. made of bronze); peerage (hereditary title bestowed by the emperor)
all for the best; what is right
beautiful pond; place where immortals live
the heavens; the skies; celestial sphere; heavenly realm; deva realm
in that manner; like that
reinforcement; strengthening
thoughts; opinion; however much money you wish to give (as alms, a fee at a museum, etc.); fondness (for a significant other, etc.; often used teasingly); love
posing a question; question
main temple; main building of a shrine; alternate name for the Shishiden; Hall for State Ceremonies; central building of a palace; State Chamber
having said that; be that as it may
love of one's country; patriotism; Ireland
answer respectively agreement or disagreement
to subsist; to keep on living
to get angry; to get mad; to be angular; to be square
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
opponent in a debate or argument
way of speaking; intimation; lips; mouth; snout
belligerence; fighting spirit
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
apathetic; lackadaisical; spiritless; physically weak; feeble; effeminate
training; education; development; cultivation
present post; current office; (an) incumbent
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
executive officer; administrative official