episode; anecdote; vignette
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
to rain incessantly; to downpour
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
beyond that point; after that
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
incendiary bomb; firebomb
violent explosion; bursting
sea of fire; sea of flame
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
living together (with one more person)
war; fighting; fierce competition
to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to be nearing death; to be dying
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
very young; little; childish; immature
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
request; appeal; claim; purchase
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
den; haunt; hangout; nest; lair
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
long slits (esp. of eyes)
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)