to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to repeat; to do something over again
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
to attempt; to test; to try out
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
to keep in mind; to memorize
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
infancy; childhood; tender age
time; age; chance; moment; occasion
Chinese martial arts; kung fu; wushu; kenpō (martial arts); kempo
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
zazen (seated Zen meditation, usu. in a cross-legged position)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to pass (of time); to elapse
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
refresh (e.g. memory, one's spirits, etc.)
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
pronunciation; production of sound
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
Kitahara Hakushuu (1885-1942)
pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae); water strider