ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
God; god; ace; king; superior person
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
daimyo (Japanese feudal lord)
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
common; commonplace; reckless; pulp paper; granulated sugar; (arch.) coins
in; on; at; during; in the condition of
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
conviction; belief; confidence
the proof of the pudding is in the eating; (lit.) evidence is better than debate
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
unevenness (of colour, paint, etc.); irregularity; unevenness (of quality, results, behaviour, etc.); inconsistency; fickleness; capriciousness
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
mountain stream; valley; dale; wetlands; swamp; marsh
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
zun (ancient Chinese wine vessel, usu. made of bronze); (arch.) honorific prefix referring to the listener; counter for buddhas
temporary lodging built to accommodate an Imperial visit
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
light; lamp; obsolete unit of luminous intensity (approx. 1.0067 candela)
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
tenth day of the month; ten days
Motoori Norinaga (1730-1801)
palace; tonic (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); ancient Chinese punishment (castration for men, or confinement for women); zodiacal sign
congratulations; felicitations; best wishes; longevity; long life