to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
that matter; those matters
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
to rub; to scrub; to scrape; to draw near; to press
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
to command; to order; to tell (to do); to appoint (to the post of)
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
to let (someone) play; to keep (someone) amused; to leave idle; to not make use of; to do; to do
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
primary significance; primary importance; first principle; absolute truth; ultimate truth
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
knowing; being aware (of)
used to indicate respect for the listener (or reader)
to work (for, at, in); to be employed (at); to finish (a term); to serve (e.g. a sentence); to conduct (a ceremony); to perform (a Buddhist memorial service)
exerting care; attention; consideration; thoughtfulness
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
to be extremely polite; to show the utmost courtesy; to do everything required by etiquette
way; method; means; resource; course
suggestion; hint; implication
I told you so; you see that?
fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
final word; voice of authority; authoritative pronouncement
granted that; even if; even though
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
trivial; trifling; slight; insignificant
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
dark clouds; black clouds
to show signs; to have symptoms; to give indications (of); to bud; to germinate; to sprout
Imperial Palace (of Japan); imperial residence
beginning of the year; new year; New Year's call; New Year's greetings
congratulation; celebration
messenger; police and judicial chief (Heian and Kamakura periods); klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)
return of a courtesy; returning one's thanks; return salute; return call
first third of a month; first ten days of a month
New Year's greetings or well-wishes offered by retainers to the Emperor