freely; at liberty; at will; as one likes
outline; summary; argument
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
kneading; gloss; paste (e.g. bean paste, mustard paste); parading of portable shrines and floats at festivals
older brother and younger sister
to become hoarse; to become husky
to follow in succession; to happen one after another
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
to wrinkle up (e.g. one's eyebrows, nose, etc.); to furrow; to crimple
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
light (color, taste, etc.); faint (e.g. smell); pale; faint (feeling, hope, etc.); fleeting; slight
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
container; case; receptacle; coffin; casket
herbal tea; herb tea; tisane
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
stylish; smart; (hair) dressed in a Western style; to dress in the latest Western fashion
individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic; personal; idiosyncratic
expression; representation; description; representation (of a group)
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
to promote individuality; to develop character; to draw out (e.g. a child's) individuality
Anna era (968.8.13-970.3.25); Anwa era
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
frame (physical structure); framework; framework (of a plan, system, etc.); structure; outline
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
going out to shop; going shopping; buying in quantity; buying wholesale; bulk purchasing
to have sparkling eyes; to have shining eyes; to have a gleam in one's eyes
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
suited figure; person in a suit
resignation; leaving office; leaving work (e.g. at the end of the day)
to soften; to moderate; to relieve