truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
characteristic; traditional; peculiar; inherent; native; eigen-
disastrous flooding; kelpie; water demon that brings floods or disasters
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
elementary level; beginner level
clear and serene (as a polished mirror and still water)
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
skill; dexterity; proficiency
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
family of gods; clan of gods; tribe of gods
(religious) faith; belief; creed
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
at; in; at; when; by; with; and then
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
labyrinth; maze; mystery; dungeon
bottom of the ocean; seafloor; seabed; undersea; submarine
temple; sacred place; shrine; sanctuary; tabernacle