to kick into (e.g. a ball into a goal)
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to be discouraged (from doing something); to have one's enthusiasm dampened
goggling; rolling (one's eyes)
oil bottle (esp. for hair oil); oilcup; font (in an oil lamp)
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
dead center; (right in the) middle; midst; midst (e.g. of a storm); heyday; (the) height (e.g. of a debate)
feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination
to live up to (one's) expectations; to meet expectations
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
latent disposition; inner feelings
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
great difference; big difference; wide margin
lattice; latticework; lattice door; check(ed) pattern; plaid
(pieces of metal, etc. hitting each other) noisily; cluttered; disordered; messy
return; coming back; second coming (e.g. of Christ); second advent; reincarnation
(another's) daughter; young lady
thick (of a liquid); muddy; gooey
determined; strong-willed
northern country; northern provinces; northern regions; northland
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
imperial order; imperial decree
astringency; tartness; austere elegance; elegant simplicity; subdued style
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
apathetic; lackadaisical; indolent; weak; feeble; effeminate
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
information; experience; knowledge; observation
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband); older stepbrother
having no way of knowing; being completely ignorant of
town; city; municipal; urban
court noble; nobility; kuge; Imperial Court
long (time); longstanding; for a long time
becoming a pupil (of); becoming a disciple; introduction (to); primer; entering through a gate