optimism; taking an optimistic view
to fall and pile up (e.g. snow); to lie thick
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
point worthy of note; good point; part worth seeing; (signs of) promise; good prospects (for the future)
individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic; personal; idiosyncratic
to have something (likely) come to mind; to be reminded of something; to understand a point
minding; watching; looking out; guarding
continuous; without a break
tenugui; (hand) towel (usu. thin cotton cloth)
giving up; quitting; surrendering
to fan; to incite; to instigate
rustic; rude; vulgar; rough
straw post for training sword strikes, karate punches and arrow hits
to proceed in a logical manner; to go through the proper channels
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
second grade; second step; second act (in jōruri, noh, kabuki, etc.); third highest division; makushita division
godan (verb, verb conjugation); fifth dan (in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)
to misread (a name, kanji, etc.); to read incorrectly; to mispronounce (when reading); to misread (a situation, trend, etc.); to misinterpret; to misjudge
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
right of access; access permission; access right
main building (of a manor); central room (of a house)
to meet someone by chance; to happen upon
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
to have one's faults exposed; to have one's secrets blown
branches and leaves; foliage; unimportant details; nonessentials; side issue