essays; miscellaneous writings; literary jottings
grant; bestowal; giving something to someone of low social standing (by a person of very high social standing)
tail (of an animal); cauda; tail (of a kite, etc.); tail end; tail (of a comet); slope at the foot of a mountain
writing; composition; essay; sentence
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
modern language; contemporary language; living language; modern Japanese; Japanese as spoken since the Meiji period or alternatively, since the end of World War II
to translate; to interpret
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
in this manner; in this way; like this
well-versed (in); profoundly knowledgeable (about); high in the attainment (of)
to cite as an example; to refer to; to quote
to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
to pull oneself together; to focus one's mind; to brace oneself; to gird up one's loins
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
woman of unmatched beauty; beauty like no other
seashore; coast; seaside; waterfront; beach
one large animal (horses, cattle, etc.); head (of cattle)
to mount (a horse, bicycle, etc.); to straddle; to sit astride; to span (an area, time, etc.); to extend over; to spread over
song of praise; eulogy; paean; hymn
Taurus (constellation); the Bull
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
lasciviousness; lechery; salaciousness; lust; sensuality; lewdness
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
origin of a word; derivation of a word; etymology
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
to be full of pride; to be boastful
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
joining (a group); becoming a member (of); joining the ranks (of)