Thursday; wood (first of the five elements)
brandling (when used as fishing bait)
to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to make one's own
elephant (Elephantidae spp.)
(Meiji era) official responsible for court ceremonies
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
merrymaking (esp. wine and women); pleasures
anger; resentment; indignation; chagrin; irritation
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
to refuse; to decline; to deny
superior; superiors; senior
cogon grass ring (through which people pass during summer purification rites)
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering
on the way back; returning
vast (ocean, desert, etc.); boundless; vague (e.g. memories); unclear; rampant (weeds, etc.); running wild
to bend forward; to stoop; to bow
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
in comparison with; when compared with; according to; in light of; in view of
poisonous; venomous; hateful; detestable; gaudy; garish
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
to become misty; to become hazy
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point