to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air); to form an arc
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
to be sacked; to be dismissed
children's hairstyle of short untied hair; child with short untied hair; young girl working as a servant for a high-class prostitute (Edo period); (arch.) baldness; (arch.) bald head
conical hat (East-Asian style); coolie hat; something shaped like a conical hat or an umbrella; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
to carry under the arm; to scoop up (liquid)
edifice; monumental architecture; huge building
castle wall; town walls; defensive wall; rampart
to enclose; to corral; to fence in; to pen in
fortress; stronghold; citadel
imperial government; imperialism; monarchical rule
epidemic; plague; pestilence
holy tree; sacred tree; Christmas tree
bay laurel (Laurus nobilis); bay tree; sweet bay; laurel tree
shutting tightly; making airtight; sealing hermetically
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
hidden village (esp. hidden retreat for nobles or refuge for soldiers of a defeated army); isolated village; legendary land (deep in mountains or underground); Shangri-La
Second World War (1939-1945); World War II; WWII; WW2
wartime fire; war; wartime destruction; horrors of war
enjoyment (of freedom, beauty, etc.); reception (of a right, privilege, rank, etc.); having
person of culture; cultured person
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
Japanese fir (Abies firma); momi fir
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics
full dress; formal dress; uniform
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
to be enchanted; to be charmed
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
common saying; everyday talk; common parlance; vulgar; lowbrow; indecent
virile; tough; masculine; sharp (features, look, etc.); fierce; dauntless