in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to be given up; to be discontinued
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
torch (made of pine, bamboo, reed, etc.); flambeau; torchlight
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
row; line; group (of peers); ranks (of); sequence; series (taxonomic rank)
to get dark; to grow dark; to end (of a day, year, season, etc.); to come to an end; to be sunk in (e.g. despair); to be lost in (e.g. thought)
deer (esp. the sika deer, Cervus nippon); cervid
mountain villa; mountain retreat; mountain cottage
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
military officer; naval officer
each; (arch.) you (plural)
every person; every mouth; every entrance
change of heart; change of mind; change in love interest; (arch.) mental derangement; (arch.) madness; (arch.) insanity
rain shower in late autumn (fall) or early winter; seasonable rain
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
(another's) spirit; God's heart or spirit; Lord's will
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
sunshine; dry weather; luster; lustre
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
projecting part (of a headland, etc.); moment of departure; (on the) point of going out; outset; start
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
particularly; especially; indicates the number of horses or oxen drawing a carriage; indicates the number of oars on a boat; indicates the number of movies, plays, etc. comprising a single program; indicates the number of items or methods used
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
oath; pledge; pact; covenant; alliance
drinking bout; merrymaking
objection; dissent; protest
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
treating someone (to food or drink); dinner; wonderful food; (arch.) running about
to know; to understand; to (understand and) accept (a responsibility); to have a knowledge of (a skill, art, etc.); to have a command of
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over