powder snow; powdery snow
to dance down (leaves, petals, etc.); to fall as if dancing
half; biracial person (esp. half-Japanese); person of mixed parentage
to arrange (flowers); to plant; living; live
mechanism; mechanics; machines; mechanic
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
to get a lump in one's throat; to overflow with feelings; to be overwhelmed with emotion
another's parent; another's parents
excessive self-consciousness; excessively self-conscious person
with great caution; gingerly
weeping for joy; crying with happiness
to report to the Emperor; to play (musical instrument); to accomplish
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
bolt from the blue; unforeseen event; complete surprise
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
inexpensive; cheap; easy; simple
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
extraordinary; unusual; strange; unexpected
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
Middle Ages (in Japan esp. the Kamakura and Muromachi periods); medieval times; mediaeval times
constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone
to rouse anger; to provoke wrath; to offend
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
make no progress; remain unsettled
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
protracted war; war of attrition
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
social life; social intercourse