snugly; cosily; compactly
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
stoppage; blocking; infarction; infarct
race; tribe; species; genus; stellar population (i.e. population I, II and III)
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
to compete with; to vie for
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
to cultivate a better understanding
kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan
to pull apart; to separate; to draw; to tie (a game)
to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted
to fall into ruin; to become dilapidated; to become run-down; to become desolate; to be badly neglected
to go out of use; to become obsolete; to die out; to decline (e.g. of morals); to be lost; to go into decline (of a town, business, etc.)
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
imperial mausoleum; Emperor's tomb
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; node (of a plant stem); joint
Eurasian magpie (Pica pica); common magpie
to start something; to have started something, but not yet finished it
Japanese poem; waka; tanka
Izumo Fudoki (description of the culture, climate, etc. of Izumo province; 733 CE)
gate of a (Shinto) shrine
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
good performance; good work; great success
route; road; distance travelled in a day; one's ... (age, e.g. 40s, 60s)
this and that; one thing or another
(rousing) send-off; farewell
to arrange beforehand; to make a sign to each other; to conspire
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
suddenly (stick out, appear, extend, etc.); abruptly (protrude); unexpectedly
... and eastward; in and to the east of ...
belonging to no party or school of thought
outside (the room, building); outdoors
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
veterinarian; veterinary surgeon; vet
as if nothing had happened
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to people
cheering in chorus; saying in unison
I appreciate your efforts
leading; guiding; commanding