to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
an instant; a split second; no time at all; (lit.) time of an "ah!"
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
lady attendant; female servant; lady's maid; waiting maid
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
intention; inclination; mind; idea; wish; view
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal (e.g. to the public); to urge; to exhort
posture; position; stance
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; paw!; shake!
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
being particular (about); being fussy; being picky; being choosy; being fastidious
distinction; discrimination
self-torturing; masochistic
by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
recklessly; thoughtlessly; pamperingly; indulgently; shoo!; heave-ho; hallo
lasciviousness; lechery; salaciousness; lust; sensuality; lewdness
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
Hikaru Genji; The Shining Genji
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
reinforcement; strengthening
to try to do; to attempt to do
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation