to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
valuable; worthwhile; worthy; worth doing
royalty and titled nobility
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
flashy; gaudy; flamboyant
wabi-sabi; aesthetic sense in Japanese art centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection
refined; graceful; modest; cultivated; elegant; reserved
sensitivity; sensitiveness; sense (of ...)
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
region; limits; stage; level
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
household items; furniture; furnishings; (arch.) bow and arrow
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582.6.21)
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
to take another good look at; to reconsider; to analyze; to reexamine
distortion; stretch; strained interpretation; technicality; casuistry; sophistry
fragrant wood; aromatic tree
to machine; to cut; to scrape
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
to be opposite; to face each other
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
care; attentiveness; attention; consideration (for others); solicitude
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture
as one pleases; irresponsibility; free-for-all
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
highest grade; superlative degree