difference; variation; difference
to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
(many) mountains; very much (wanting to do something one cannot); greatly; so many; a lot of
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
world; society; people; the public
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
box carried on one's back to store books; wooden box carried on one's back to store items for a pilgrimage
ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis); sweetfish
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
mountain climber; mountaineer
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
to set (sun); to become dark
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
ascetic; pilgrim; devotee
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
to extend (e.g. a house); to add to (e.g. coals to a fire)
Japan's best; number one in Japan
Mount Tsukuba (in Ibaraki Pref.)
ancestor worshipped as a deity
police officer; cop; walking in a circle (dog trick); (arch.) side dish (eaten with rice)
ceremonial offering to the deities by the Emperor of newly-harvested rice
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
purification through fasting and abstinence; confinement to one's house on inauspicious days to avoid misfortune (Onmyōdō practice)
come, come; come; come now; here you go; here; when handing something
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
food and drink; eating and drinking
starting field which contains the November and/or December 20-point card
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
congratulatory words; prayer for happiness
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
Hitachi Fudoki (description of the culture, climate, etc. of Hitachi province; ca. 720 CE)
to smoke (e.g. fire); to billow smoke; to smoulder; to be hazy; to look dim
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...