upper reaches of a river; upstream
embankment; bank; beef sinew stewed in miso and mirin
dry riverbed; river beach
along the river; riverside
upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
bunch of flowers; bouquet
to offer something to a deity or somebody's spirit; to pay a tribute to a person who is about to depart
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to rise perpendicularly; to tower steeply
ken (6 shaku, approx. 1.818 m); counter used to number the gaps between pillars
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
Chinese bellflower (Platycodon grandiflorus)
one flower; one wheel; (arch.) full moon
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
present location; current location; "you are here" (on map)
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
the reverse; other side; lining
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
scenery; scene; landscape
edge; brink; verge; time; moment of
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
middle of the night; dead of night
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
sunlight; rays of the Sun
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to thrust down; to push off
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service