in succession; in an endless stream; continuing without pause or interruption
plan; meter; measuring device; (in) total; total (of)
narrowing of visual field; narrow-mindedness; lack of vision
to cover up the sky (e.g. smoke)
used up (tea leaves, coffee grounds); insipid (tea, coffee made from such leaves or grounds); watery
godparents; foster parents
entertainment; hospitality; banishment (Edo period)
talking while standing; standing around talking
free medical treatment; gratuitous treatment
alms-giving; charity; offerings (usu. money) to a priest (for reading sutras, etc.)
fundraising; financing; cash flow
tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one); tattooing
request; invitation; privilege in criminal law given to nobles of the fifth rank or above (ritsuryo system)
crossed wires or lines (of communication); confusion
to that degree; to that extent; that much
imperial order; imperial decree
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
plenipotentiary powers; full authority
spoken language; colloquial expression
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
striped beakfish (Oplegnathus fasciatus)
black-tailed gull (Larus crassirostris)
suddenly; abruptly; impulsively
court lady; lady-in-waiting
tolerant; big; flexible; big-hearted; accepting; open-minded
kana; Japanese syllabary (i.e. hiragana, katakana)
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
sad face; sorrowful face; anxious look; sad countenance
crepuscular rays; sunbeams
presence; appearance; attendance; visit; going out
arsenal; ordnance factory; armoury; armory
halo; angel ring; glow of freshly washed or treated hair