horse riding; mounting a horse; mount; riding horse; saddle horse
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
upper half of the body; upper body
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make laugh; to amuse
glamorous; charming; beguiling; bewitching; beautiful; fascinatingly elegant
riding ground; racecourse; racetrack
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
literary and military arts; the pen and the sword
investiture of the Crown Prince
next term; next period; next version; next release
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
to play a part; to get involved; to take a share; to share the burden
what people say; rumours; public opinion
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
many; a lot; much; multitude
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
well-balanced; considerate; of fine character
no objection; nothing to criticize (criticise)
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
birth; creation; formation
spare (part, tire, etc.); spare (bowling); knocking down all pins on the second throw
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)