half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
incompletion; incomplete; unfinished
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
koan; kōan; Zen question for meditation (e.g. the sound of one hand clapping)
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
bed and food; eating and sleeping
birth; creation; formation
one's later years; final years (in life)
worldly wisdom; secret of success in life
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
construction; architecture (of buildings)
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
in the mountains; among the mountains
one flower; one wheel; (arch.) full moon
to throw into; to dump in together
indeed; really; truly; very much
court noble; nobility; three lords and nine ministers (of the ancient Chinese government)
court noble; nobility; Imperial Court
traditional incense-smelling ceremony
to arrange (flowers); to plant; living; live
to be arranged (flowers, etc.); to be on display; to be buried
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
waka; classic Japanese poem, esp. a tanka, often 31 morae
ancient and modern times; all ages; past and present
pitch; tone; time; tempo; mood; tendency
tension; mental strain; nervousness
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
Man'yōshū (8th century anthology of Japanese poetry); (arch.) thousands of leaves; (arch.) thousands of years; (arch.) all ages
rather; sooner; preferably
taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; enjoyment of a quiet life
mountain villa; house in the mountains; mountain retreat
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress