lead (in a cheer, toast, song, etc.); (someone's) lead; folk song and dance performed by a group; leader of a group of wind instruments (in gagaku)
to slide into; to slip into
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
imperial court; royal court
to head home; to leave for home
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
to become domesticated; to be worn out (from domestic life); to go to seed
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to have an idea; to have a clue
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
report; return (e.g. tax); statement; declaration; notification; filing
to go through; to pierce; to penetrate; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out; to persist with
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
blind acceptance; blind belief; credulity
organic vegetables; organically grown vegetables
cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
living by oneself; living alone
high-pressure selling; aggressive peddling; the hard sell; forcing on someone (e.g. kindness)
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
I've got to be going; I must go
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
to call together; to convene
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
steering; piloting; flying; management (of people); handling; manipulation
to facilitate; to make easy; to simplify
at every opportunity; whenever possible; whenever the occasion arises; from time to time; occasionally
to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall
to watch intently; to stare
to hide; to conceal oneself
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
looking slender in clothing
Hotei; Budai; god of contentment, depicted as a pot-bellied monk who carries a large cloth bag on his back