to compose (a Japanese poem); to write; to use as the theme of a poem; to recite (e.g. a poem); to chant; to intone
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
from ancient times; from old times; from time immemorial
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
acrobatics; acrobatic performance; stunt
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
improper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox method; evil course; evil path; heresy
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
clear insight; resignation (to one's fate); acceptance
(understanding or appreciation of) culture; (one's) education; cultivation; sophistication; refinement
blind snake (esp. the Brahminy blind snake, Ramphotyphlops braminus); worm snake; fools rush in
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
frowning on; looking on with scorn; showing disapproval
predecessor; pioneer; ancestor
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
messenger; police and judicial chief (Heian and Kamakura periods); klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)
wrong; bad; not allowed; not possible; failing grade
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
reeking of blood; stinking of blood; bloody (battle, crime, etc.)
unsanitary condition; lack of hygienic care; inattention to hygiene; unhygienic conditions
ruffian; villain; scoundrel
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
other side; opposite side; other party
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
bid for popularity; publicity stunt
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
tightrope walking; high-wire act; funambulism; treading a tightrope; walking on thin ice; pulling a risky balancing act
to view (cherry) blossoms; to look at flowers