aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
just now; at this moment; at this point of time
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
wedding; bridal procession; marriage into a family
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
to offer (e.g. flowers at a grave); to present (to a god, the deceased, etc.); to dedicate; to give as a parting gift; to offer (parting words)
beauty; siren; courtesan; prostitute
beauty and fortune seldom go together; the beautiful die young
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to rest one's chin in one's hands
(being moved) deeply; (feeling) profoundly; (going) straight to one's heart; going numb; stinging (pain)
to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
little by little; bit by bit
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
circle; "correct"; "good"; *; _; period
soft and fluffy (e.g. hair)
brown; light brown; tawny
being in love with each other
pet name; nickname; affectionate name; term of endearment
in good shape; strongly built; in good health; having a strong constitution
all things being in flux through the endless circle of birth, death, and rebirth; the circle of transmigration
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
unaware; unmindful; unconscious; blind; apathetic
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
baron; Irish cobbler (variety of potato)
pupil and (dark) iris of the eye
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity
striking off a name; dropping a name (from a list); expulsion; excommunication
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
ruin; fall; collapse; downfall; bankruptcy
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)