start; commencement; beginning; initiation
Saturday; earth; dirt; land; lands; earth (third of the five elements)
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
blood spilt from the body; blood circulating within the body (often as a metaphor for strong emotion or hot-bloodedness)
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
Tuesday; fire (second of the five elements)
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
pillar of fire; blazing column
any; all; every; both; either; none (with neg. verb)
drama; theatre; theater; play
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to cut in (printing)
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
substantial matter; significant item
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
one act (play, etc.); scene; event
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
obedience; submission; resignation