August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
first day of the month; the first of the month
place where there are hot springs; hot springs spa
7th day of the month; seven days
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
November; eleventh month of the lunar calendar
as soon as ...; just after ...; immediately after ...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
since long ago; already; for quite a while; for some time now
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
(giving) birth; childbirth; native (of); product of; produced in; assets
famous brand of sake; choice sake
advance (into a new market, industry, etc.); expansion (into); launch (into); advance (to the next round of a competition)
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
to close (one's eyes); to shut
third grade; third class; tertiary
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
archer; bowman; shooter; gunner
mystery; mysteriousness; secret
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
to coil around; to twine around; to cling (to); to follow around; to hang around
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
peak; summit; ridge; back of a blade
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
pains; efforts; trouble; labor; labour; services
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover