characteristic; feature; idiosyncrasy; spot color (in printing)
(arch.) to match; (arch.) to equal; to catch up with; to overtake
presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; observer; trading session (at an exchange)
mediator; go-between; middleman; broker
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
on bad terms; at loggerheads
to be careful; to take the utmost care
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
year by year; annually; every year; from year to year
to mourn over the death of
poor physical health; bad shape
state funeral; national funeral
direct descent; direct line
royal authority; regal power; authority of the king
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
Japanese league; ri; neighbourhood (under the ritsuryo system; orig. of 50 homes); unit of area (approx. 654m by 654m)
region south of Tokyo on Pacific Ocean side of Japan; eastern sea; East Sea (Korean name for Sea of Japan)
to look around; to take a view of
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
to stay (at); to stop (at)
in deep black; in jet black
virile; tough; masculine; intense
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
vague; fuzzy; elusive; slippery
the lone woman (e.g. bright flower) in a group
firstborn; first child; eldest child
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
delusion; trick of the imagination
to believe implicitly; to believe firmly
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave