originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
final farewell (in this life)
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus)
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
several years; a few years
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
last night; yesterday evening
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
sorry; excuse me; thank you
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
hint; suggestion; clue; suggestion
to hide; to keep to oneself
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
treasure ship; picture of a treasure ship bearing the Seven Gods of Good Fortune
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
to see to it that ...; to make sure that ...; to try to ...; to make an effort to ...
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)