to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
mutation; change; transition
series (of something); range (e.g. of mountains)
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
stinging hair (of a nettle, caterpillar, etc.)
old body; aged person; elderly person
funeral; burial; condolence
appetizer or snack served with drinks; accompaniment to an (alcoholic) drink
remote place; backcountry; the sticks; hinterland
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
complete devotion (to); total commitment (to); unvarying support (for); unwavering fixation (on); rigid preoccupation (with)
ridding oneself; freeing oneself of; growing out of; overcoming; outgrowing
invitation; introduction; temptation
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
to devise an elaborate plan; to exercise one's ingenuity; to work out a scheme
to undertake; to take on (task); to assure; to guarantee; to vouch (for)
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
token (effort); something done for form's sake
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
loved one; lover; sweetheart
to accumulate one's unpublished paintings or writings
Songs to Make the Dust Dance (by Goshirakawahouou (1127.10.18-1192.4.26)); The Dance of the Dust on the Rafters
historical event; ancient event; tradition; folklore; legend
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
collection of waka poems; anthology; songbook
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
after ages; posterity; future life; the next world
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to work hard; to make an effort
(a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect
that's a different matter; that's a different story
gentle; mild; meek; tender
Angen era (1175.7.28-1177.8.4)
(for) how many days; what day (of the month)
of established reputation; fully established; (universally) recognized; acknowledged; leading
suddenly; all of a sudden
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
court lady; lady-in-waiting
Emperor Takakura; Takakura Tenno (1161-1181 CE, reigning: 1168-1180 CE)