even though; despite; notwithstanding
government; administration; ministry
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
and then; and so; and; so then
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
one's remaining years; the rest of one's life
ancestor; forefather; foremother
(depending on) how; (depending on) what; nature (of); what is ...?; how is ...?; what will be ...?
to differ a little (esp. of two or several versions)
floral decoration; floral ornament
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
carbonated water; sparkling water; fizzy water; soda water
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
to equivocate; to beat around the bush
newly appointed; inaugural
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
new adult (in Japan, a person who reaches adulthood that year)
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
scheduled date; expected date; date a baby is due; expected delivery date; due date
to enquire; to inquire; to seek information
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
all sorts of; all kinds of
handicraft; industrial art object
attack; offence; top (dominant partner of a homosexual relationship); barrage (of); flood (of)
wild beast; wild animal; brute
to become overgrown; to grow thick; to spread; to run rampant; to thrive
love of; affection for; enthusiast for; being attractive to; being liked by
to flatly refuse; to reject; to spurn
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
that matter; those matters
suddenly; all of a sudden; quickly; emphatically; energetically
raising and lowering; fluctuation (of prices, interest rates, etc.); praising and belittling; setting out (meals, etc.) and clearing away; ebb and flow (of the tide); rising and falling (pitch, tone, etc.); modulation