to drizzle; to become bleary (of eyes)
getting up early; early rising; early riser; early bird
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
to slip through (a crowd); to weave through (e.g. traffic); to pass through; to get around; to elude (e.g. the law); to evade
to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death); to say (for posterity); to utter last words; to leave some things unsaid
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
remaining strength; surplus energy; reserve power; money to spare
Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus); northern sea lion
willpower; energy; vitality
to turn over (in one's sleep); to toss and turn (in bed); to change sides; to double-cross; to betray
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
Catholic; Catholicism; Catholic Church
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears; crucifixion
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
agreement; coincidence; correspondence; conformity
to begin to do; to start doing; to cater; to make and deliver (food)
to like; to love; to be fond of
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
hepatica (Hepatica nobilis var. japonica); liverleaf; liverwort; bird's-eye primrose (Primula farinosa subsp. modesta); mealy primrose
Japanese bush warbler (Horornis diphone); Japanese nightingale; greenish brown; beautiful voice; woman with a beautiful voice
Japan's old (lunisolar) calendar
second month of the lunar calendar; February
to sing; to chirp; to twitter
red bean paste; red bean jam; kudzu sauce; filling (of a dumpling, etc.); filling; stuffing
sweet brownish-green paste made from green peas
classic (work, esp. book); the classics
waka; classic Japanese poem, esp. a tanka, often 31 morae
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings
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