ability; gift; talent; sai; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
clever; shrewd; crafty; cunning; pretentious; impertinent
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
reporting, contacting, and consultation
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
diligent; hardworking; healthy; fit; (arch.) faithful; (arch.) devoted
everything; anything; nothing
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
easily moved to tears; given to weeping; lachrymose
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
help; assistance; service
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
to sit in a row; to be arrayed
heir; inheritor; successor
honest person; conscientious person
loyalty; loyal (faithful) service
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
authentic; credible; creditworthy; dependable; reliable; sound
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
armed might; military power; the sword; force
to show up; to appear; to turn up
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
young lord; successor of one's current lord
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
all present; all concerned; all of us
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
male coming-of-age-ceremony; shaving one's eyebrows, blackening one's teeth, and wearing one's hair in the marumage style (of a newly married woman; Edo period)
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into