to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
outsider; layman; amateur
to be eye-popping; to be staggering; to be amazing
height of summer; hottest part of summer
red; vermilion; cinnabar; scarlet
light color; light colour
responsiveness; responding; divine response (e.g. to a prayer); divine inspiration; induction (electromagnetism); inducing
to well up; to burst; to arise
dizziness caused by prolonged hot bath
homophony; same pronunciation; unison; same pitch; (in) one voice; (speaking in) unison
(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means
break; pause; halt; (temporary) stop
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
mail; postal matter; postal item
court lady (Heian period); lady-in-waiting; separate room in a palace (esp. for a lady; Heian period); (arch.) room for a very low class prostitute; (arch.) very low class prostitute
certificate; credentials; testimonial
publication (of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.); issue; issue (of banknotes, bonds, passport, etc.); raising (an event)
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
contrary; opposite; inverse; reverse; back-to-front
it is I who should say so
sincerity; true heart; devotion
flowery words; rhetorical flourishes
just because; even if; even though
one leap (i.e. skipping intermediate stages); one jump; one step; jumping (with both feet together)
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
(not) altogether; (not) wholly
proposal; offer; request; application
to be deeply impressed (by); to be moved (by); to admire greatly
to have a meal; to take a meal
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
will; desire; eagerness; interest; drive; motivation
smell and taste; flavour; flavor
Shinshū (alt. name of former Shinano province)
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
great; grand; extensive; large-scale