already; now; no longer; not any more
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
possession; retention; maintenance
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
PEN club; club for poets, play-wrights, essayists, editors, novelists
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
ceremonial hall (e.g. wedding, funeral); hall for ceremonies; place of ceremony
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
squirrel's foot fern (Davallia mariesii); Lepisorus thunbergianus (species of fern); color of clothing layers under one's overcoat (light green on blue); ancient women's hairstyle; clothing patterned using squirrel's foot fern
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
complexity; frequency; trouble; traditional Chinese character; unsimplified Chinese character
young and energetic; up-and-coming
careful observation; close attention
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
Toyama (city, prefecture)
(arch.) three-legged metal pot or kettle (used in ancient China)
Satou Makoto (1914.9.18-1996.9.20)
7th in rank; seventh sign of the Chinese calendar
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
engineer; technical expert; technician; craftsperson
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
possession; ownership; Tibet; Tibetan people
(logical) true; regular; 10^40; ten thousand undecillion; original; positive