to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
choices; alternatives; options
counter for choices, options, etc.
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
implementation (e.g. of a feature); installation (of equipment); mounting; packaging
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
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
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
fast walking; semi-jogging
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
Japanese clothing; being dressed in a kimono; Japanese-style bookbinding
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
commerce; trade; business
discovery; detection; finding
wooden; made of wood; wooden construction
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
with a clatter; with a rattle; empty; bare; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle