seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
swastika (esp. counterclockwise form as a Buddhist symbol); fylfot; gammadion; swastika-shaped family crest
within; inside of; less than
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
supporting role (actor); minor role
exception; supernumerary; extra (e.g. performance, item, object, etc.); additional; outsize
compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
postscript; post scriptum; PS; P.S.
to some extent; to a certain extent
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
meeting together; introduction; costarring; appearing together; being matched; facing off
betrothal; wedding; marriage into a family; adoption
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
our country; our land; one's own country
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
carving; engraving; chiselled features
traditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers; crown; diadem; top kanji radical; first verse of a haikai, etc.; best; peerless
special characteristics; peculiarity; distinctiveness
relief; embossed carving; bringing to the fore; throwing something into relief
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
to walk in on; to tread upon
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell