to blossom; to flower; to bloom; to flower (of a civilization, talent, etc.); to flourish; to become widespread
one's own army; one's own team
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
nine nearest generations of relatives; four generations back, oneself, and four generations to come
to grow taller (of people)
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); (arch.) to have elegance; (arch.) to have refinement
growth period (in children)
running water; flowing water; stream
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (gazing, staring); intently
stirring; slight movement
in the manner of an old person; like that of an old person; fusty; old-fashioned; fogyish
fast-talking; rapid talking
to worry; to fret; to get anxious
pale; pallid; inexperienced; immature; face without makeup
young nobleman; scion of a noble family; princely young man; man with an aristocratic air
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
court lady; lady-in-waiting
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
turning by hand; hand-turned; hand-cranked; preparations; arrangements
unbeatable; unbeaten; invincible
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
to die on the battlefield
being accomplished in both the literary and military arts; doing well in both school and sports
to do for real; to do in real life; to carry (a story) into actual practice
to have a meal; to take a meal
lamentable; deplorable; regrettable; sad; wretched
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
master; expert; Meijin (professional title); Meijin (highest title for male players in competitive karuta)
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
to rise in revolt; to raise the standard of revolt
crown prince; Prince Shōtoku
brave general; great soldier
senior; older; third-year kindergarten student