gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
(fixing) boundaries for religious practices; prohibition (of items, people, spirits, etc. that would hinder Buddhist practice); fence between inner and outer sanctums in a temple; (arch.) short two or three-fold lattice around the front desk of a store; barrier; dimensional barrier
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
indicate reason; infers some protest
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
every year; yearly; annually
taste; palate; sense of taste
many; varied; all sorts; crowded; large (e.g. helping)
the other day; a few days ago
commencing with; including
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata)
time; season; period; phase; stage
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
to miss (doing); to fail (to do)
social life; social intercourse
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
honorific/polite/humble prefix
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
preventive measure; precautionary measure
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
door; gate; opening; title page
dressing up in fine clothes; splendid clothes; one's best clothes
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)