to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
(arch.) word; waka (classic Japanese poem, esp. a tanka)
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to rub; to scrub; to scrape; to draw near; to press
whether or not; presence or absence
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
oil sands; tar sands; bituminous sands
common carp (Cyprinus carpio); koi carp
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
official duties; office; function
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
at a young age; while still young
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
loss (of something); disadvantage; mistake; error; flaw; defect
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
because of; owing to; due to
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
to get cloudy; to cloud over; to cloud up; to fog up; to be gloomy; to be clouded (expression)
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings