archery range; archery ground; position where an archer is standing
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
one after another; in rapid succession
man and horse; rider and horse; centaur
to be all out (e.g. of people); to be all elsewhere; to be all in use (e.g. of cars); to be sold out; to have none left
time; hour; season; suitable time; opportunity; chance
obligatory supply (of goods to the government, e.g. during wartime); delivery (to the government at a fixed price, e.g. of rice)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing it by ear
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
tiny amount of money; a penny; one letter; one character; one mon (unit of currency)
vivid description; painting a lively picture (of)
village headman (esp. in the Kansai region)
emphasizes direct object of action
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity; (online) comment
yourself; himself; herself
official notice; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
straw bag; sack; bale; counter for sacks (of rice, potatoes, coal, etc.)
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); to spare (time, money, etc.)
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
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
unbleached cloth; unbleached colour (color); unbleached; undyed
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
covering used to wrap a baby
tenugui; (hand) towel (usu. thin cotton cloth)
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
to dry (up); to become parched; to ebb; to recede
to give; to present; to offer; to do for someone's sake
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
consequence; result; conclusion; apodosis
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
one shō (approx. 1.8 litres)