to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
first part; first volume; prequel
self-examination; reflection
major cleanup; spring cleaning
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
Genroku era (1688.9.30-1704.3.13)
speech; expression; wording; language
various points (of discussion); various places; various spots; various matters
banknote; bill; note; paper money
sly; cunning; sneaky; miserly; mean; stingy
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness
standard practice; playing by the book; established tactic; joseki (in go); standard sequence (esp. in a corner); standard move
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to charge; to lunge; to flare up (at someone); to turn on (someone); to collide with; to bump into
yielding; submission; surrender; giving way; succumbing
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
calamity; misfortune; disaster
physical strength; brute strength; arm strength
even if; even though; however; no matter how
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
correction; rectification; mending; repair
great mountain; large mountain
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
a style of Chinese poetry; legend or inscription on a picture
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; aerial; overhead
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
second marriage; remarriage