to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to throw down the drain; to waste
one's own style; self-taught manner
exemplar; model; example; pattern
martial arts demonstration; martial arts training
quiver; quaver; flutter; statistical fluctuation
spy; secret agent; shill; stealth advertiser
to cross one's mind; to be reminded
base; mean; vulgar; despicable; low
stupor; stupefaction; trance; (being) dumbfounded
highest grade; finest quality; top class; superlative (degree)
runaway trip; journey of escape; flight from the world
extremely; very; really; super; so
(going out and) receiving (someone); (heading out and) meeting; picking up; welcoming
to cover (with); to smear; to sprinkle
to poison (e.g. food, drink); to administer poison
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to fall asleep; to sleep soundly; to become dull; to lose vigour
results (of a study or investigation)
expressive power; inventiveness; creative power
way; course; the only way
constant; persistent; indecisiveness; usual; normal
soup with fried tofu, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, sweet potatoes and daikon flavored with salt or soy sauce and thickened with potato starch
erotic; sexy; arousing; risque; sultry
self-deprecating routine; self-deprecating joke
snapping back (at someone) despite being in the wrong; getting mad back
castle wall; town walls; defensive wall; rampart
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
beginner; newcomer; novice; new pupil; new disciple
official business; government business; public business; public use; government use
messenger; police and judicial chief (Heian and Kamakura periods); klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)
feeling; sensitivity; emotion
one (thing); one piece; one item
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be