grove of miscellaneous trees; copse; coppice; thicket
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
customary; conventional; usual
scriptures; canon; teaching guide
a verse (e.g. in the Bible); stanza; paragraph; passage; a joint; section
to affix; to append; to entrust; to refer; to follow (the leader); to submit (a document, etc.)
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to be confused; to be in disorder; to be chaotic; to have troubles; to be in a dispute; to argue
to make a speech; to address
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
magnolia (Magnolia obovata); Japanese big leaf magnolia
traditional food; ancestral food
to shun; to avoid; to ostracize; to neglect; to distance oneself from; to give the hard shoulder
ceasing to think; refusing to think critically; giving up thinking (for oneself); going blank; mental block; inability to think clearly
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
back (side); reverse; other side; inside; background; dark side (e.g. of society)
hook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye; snap fastener; press stud; hock (white wine)
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
stingy; cheap; very frugal
naval port; naval station
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
wharf; quay; landing-stage; jetty
counter for ships (large boats); counter for half of a pair (e.g. half of a folding screen); counter for fish, birds, arrows, etc.
transport ship; troop ship
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
anchorage; anchoring; mooring