decomposition; ulceration
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.)
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
northern country; northern provinces; northern regions; northland
bright; cheerful; in high spirits; clear (sky); cloudless; sunny
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
pupil and (dark) iris of the eye
white of the eye; cold, unwelcoming eyes
seal; stamp; judgment; judgement; size (of paper or books)
vague; ambiguous; noncommittal; off-point
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg); one piece of sushi
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
working earnestly; sincerity; diligence; effort; pains
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
ambiguous; obscure; equivocal
becoming turbid; becoming muddy; becoming muddled (of thoughts, senses, etc.); growing dim (of consciousness); disorder; chaos
adversity; sad circumstances
wandering; rambling; roaming
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
smoky; awkward; uncomfortable; ill at ease
eye; eyeball; (arch.) pupil and (dark) iris of the eye; (arch.) insight; (arch.) perceptivity; (arch.) look
symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
individualism; egoism; selfishness
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take as a lesson
training; drill; practice; discipline
as much as one can; as much as possible
efficacy; benefit; efficiency; effect; result; success
in proportion to; according to; depending on
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
to be free; to be available
encouragement; urging; spurring on; chastising by whipping
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
going from the capital to the provinces; returning after praying at a temple or shrine; coming down from a high place to a low place