to lead a life; to live a life
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to come near (to); to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to overhang; to hang over
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (of China; 9-23 CE)
fiscal year (usu. April 1 to March 31 in Japan); financial year; academic year; school year; product year
to hold (a ceremony); to perform
month of birth; birthday month
along with; in line with; following; due to; as a result of; in accordance with
dawn; daybreak; end; soon after something has ended; beginning (of a new year, month, etc.)
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
arrival; arriving at ...; counter for items or suits of clothing; nth place (in a race); counter for moves
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
heavy snow; heavy snowfall; "major snow" solar term (approx. Dec. 7)
to drag on; to be delayed
(means of) transportation; transport; transportation facilities; transportation system; transit system
paralysis; palsy; numbness; loss of sensation; standstill; state of paralysis
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
just past noon; afternoon
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
more than usual (usu. time)
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
to gain the understanding (of); to obtain consent (from)
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
to be granted (e.g. a title); to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be gifted with (a talent); to be taught (e.g. a secret technique); to be instructed; to be initiated
compensation; reparation; price (of achieving a goal); cost; paying compensation on someone's behalf; compensation
to meet someone's requirements; to meet expectations; to go along with what someone wants
otherwise; or else; if not
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship