particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
arrival of goods; goods received
purple smoke; tobacco smoke
to vomit; to spit out; to breathe out (e.g. air); to exhale; to spend (e.g. saved money); to cough up
cheap-looking; tawdry; insignificant
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
grandfather; old man; elderly man
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
senility; dotage; decrepitude
Imperial Household Agency
lesson; section (in an organization); division; counter for lessons and chapters (of a book)
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
bundle of banknotes; stack of bills; large sum of money
feel (of something); touch; texture; feeling; impression
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; node (of a plant stem); joint
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
Five Dynasties (of China; 907-979)
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
famous sword; excellent sword
washing machine; (clothes) washer
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; eccentricity; person with unusual tastes; eccentric; oddball
guaranteed; certified; warranty included
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
nick in a blade (sword, knife); chip in a blade
clotted blood; gore; sticky clots of blood