topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
first meeting; first interview with
tension; mental strain; nervousness
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
in this way; thus; such; uh...
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to be conspicuous; to stand out
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
being somewhat excited (agitated)
to rock; to shake; to swing