circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
cookie; biscuit; cookie (browser-related file sent from a WWW server)
party game in which a randomly selected king issues orders to other players
another helping; second helping; seconds; command to have dog place its second paw in one's hand
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
japonica; common camellia (Camellia japonica)
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
naturally; of course; understandably
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
opposite side; opposition
porcelain; china; chinaware; ceramics; pottery
black ground; black cloth
ceramics painting; porcelain painting; painting on china
white background; blank; female virgin
to drink up; to drain (cup)
pardon me for leaving (first)
tasting (food or drink) for poison; checking the taste (of a dish); seeing how something tastes
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
to mix; to blend; to combine
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
preserving in sugar; food preserved in sugar
to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
Lord; Highness; (arch.) you
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations