tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
document; official papers
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
don't you think?; indicates question
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.)
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
possession; retention; maintenance
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
than; from; out of; except; but; more
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
after that; afterwards; thereafter
various countries; various regions; various provinces
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
unmarried; not yet married
a blink of time; (lit.) the time it takes to say "Ah!"
impudent; shameless; brazen
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
tenth day of the month; ten days
to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
next; secondly; subsequently
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den