to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
dead tree; withered tree; leafless tree; bare tree
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)
how long; how far; how much
to smile broadly; to grin widely
last years; closing years; last days; closing days; end; last stage
to harmonize with; to keep in tune with; to go along with; to keep in step
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
heartless; cruel; causes and actions; results of actions in previous life
to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted
slack; loose; lax; slovenly; sloppy
cherry blossom viewing; flower viewing
boastful speech; bragging
deep inside; innermost place
famous place; noted place; place of (scenic or historical) interest; sights (to see)
Mount Yoshino (Nara Prefecture)
western direction; Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise); western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
level ground; plain; flatland
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
leftover food; leftovers; food scraps
supply; provision; service; supply
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
the past; old times; bygone times; days of yore
fishing spot; fishing hole
actual profit; practical use; benefit
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
sign on a post (usu. wooden and with a small roof, containing information about a sight, warning, congratulations, etc.); public notice; bulletin board; notice board
prohibition; inhibition; ban
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
to become clouded; to darken; to darken (of a face); to worsen; to deteriorate
medical efficacy; effect of a medicine