loved one; lover; sweetheart
commodore; brigadier general
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
to become keen on; to get passionate about
to travel on frequently (e.g. a road or path)
measuring rope with 'ken' (182cm) marked; measurement
hardening; vulcanization; hardening (of attitude, stance, etc.); stiffening; upturn (in the market); firming up
composite; combined; complex
coherence; order; focus; point
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
complete power of attorney
diplomatic negotiations; negotiations through diplomatic channels
pleasure; delight; enjoyment
division into equal parts; equal parts
all night long; all through the night
to strum (an instrument); to thrum; to pluck
leavings of a meal; food scraps; leftovers; food particles (in one's teeth or mouth); bits of food
nap; short sleep; first sleep of silkworms
poor (living); barely continuing; just scraping along; very narrow
cleaning; clean-up; garbage collection; scavenging
lingering scent; lingering fragrance; residual aroma
Japanese fir (Abies firma); momi fir
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
how dare you!; how can you have the nerve?
tapir (Tapirus spp.); mo; mythological Chinese chimera similar to a tapir, said to devour bad dreams
detention; custody; confinement; internment
to throw (oneself); to hurl; to cast; to stir (one's feelings); to get excited; to make (one's heart) pound
to despise; to disdain; to scorn; to hold in contempt; to look down on
namasu; dish of raw fish and vegetables seasoned in vinegar
political disturbance; political change; change of government; political upheaval; overthrowing of a government; coup d'état
death (and entering the hereafter)
dilettantism; amateurism (in art)
journalization (accounts); journalisation; bookkeeping
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold