decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; corruption; degeneracy; decay
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to have (the) courage (to); to be courageous
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
individual; private person; personal; private
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
every evening; night after night
terminal; computer terminal; information access device (smartphone, tablet, book-reader, etc.); end (e.g. of a roll of film)
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
(computer) monitor; consumer who comments on products, television programs, etc. (programmes); program or utility that monitors a program or activity
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
of no interest; not interested
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
leader; authority; mainstay
counselor; counsellor; adviser; advisor
while alive; during one's lifetime
lady; matron; mistress; housekeeper
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
The Tale of Genji (Heian period classic)
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
posterity; future life; life to come