shrill whistling sound; reddening or brightening slightly; rush of blood to the head
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
to stop midway; to interrupt
swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering
mutual affection; mutual love
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
form; method; system; formula
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
to be grounded on; to be based on; to be due to; to originate from
dust; trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit; hustle and bustle (of life)
to fly around; to scatter
barrier; gate; seki (in go); mutual life
artificial; unnatural; human-caused (e.g. mistake, error, disaster); man-made
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
male temple employee (esp. one who does odd jobs)
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to repent; to be penitent
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
to fail; to slip up; to make a botch job (of)
serious illness; dangerous disease
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
step; stride; counter for steps
to not understand; to not (quite) know; to be unsure; to be unable to tell
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
devoting oneself to; concentrating on; being an ardent admirer of; (arch.) tipping over and collapsing
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
in one's hands; in one's control
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque