tenth day of the month; ten days
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
one flower; one wheel; (arch.) full moon
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
many; numerous; various; large number of
remote past; far ago; time immemorial
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
to become pale; to turn pale
quiet; calm; leisurely; distant; far-off; boundless
well-matched; suitable; becoming
chastity; virtue; fidelity; feminine modesty
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
woman; lady; adult female
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
to look young; to seem young
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
interpenetration of spirit between the poet and nature in a haiku
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
trivial; not amounting to much; not a big deal
when it becomes; when it comes to
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
the Emperor; His Majesty; the government; the authorities; proprietress; hostess
silkworm (in the first or second instar)
speedy; as rapid as possible; as soon as possible
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
determination; resolution
life; living; I; me; student
Excellent (grade); A; superiority; excellence; gentle; graceful
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
after that; afterwards; thereafter
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)