to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
ancient times; prehistoric times; the distant past; a very long time ago
north-east; Tōhoku (northernmost six prefectures of Honshu); Tohoku
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
if; when; and; as well as; with; together with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.)
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
ordinary; common; free of charge; free; unaffected; as is
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
lumping together; putting all together
myself; yourself; I; me; you
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; difference
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to play a leading role; to play a central part
centralized authoritarian rule; centralised authoritarian rule
indicates the subject of a sentence; indicates possession; but; however; and; used after an introductory remark or explanation; regardless of ...
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
large statue of Buddha (trad. at least 4.8m high)
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
now; the present time; just now; another; more
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
ratio; proportion; match; equal; compared with ...; relative to ...
antiquity; ancient times; bygone days; former times
to; traditional unit of volume, approx. 18 litres; square bearing block (at the top of a pillar); Chinese "Dipper" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); third string of a koto (counting from the player's near side)
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...; wow
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)