as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
without cause; without reason
to feel; to sense; to be moved (by); to be touched (by); to become infected with (an illness); to catch
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
just like that; quite so; I agree; that street
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
member of a theatrical troupe
to be left without means of sustenance; to be turned adrift in the streets; to be rendered homeless; to be out in the cold; to be down and out
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
incoherent; vague; silly; foolish
shoji (paper sliding door)
to be scattered; to straggle; to be found here and there
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
crane (any bird of the family Gruidae, esp. the red-crowned crane, Grus japonensis)
maidservant; housemaid; hostess (in a ryokan); waitress (in a traditional restaurant); (arch.) court lady; (arch.) lady
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
to follow; to come after; to come next (to); to rank next (to); to rank second (to)
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
to come down in the world; to fall low; to be ruined; to be reduced to poverty; to fall on hard times
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
trio; triumvirate; three famous retainers
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
senior pupil (of the same master); senior disciple; senior student; senior member
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock