together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
future (usually near); prospects
to work as the backbone (of); to bear responsibility (for); to be the mainstay (of); to be the central part (of)
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
yukata (light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe)
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
festival game in which participants try to catch goldfish in a shallow paper ladle
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
yakitori; chicken pieces (or sometimes beef or pork offal) grilled on a skewer; grilled and skewered bird (esp. sparrow); failing to win a single hand during a half-game
personal property; personal effects
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; contact move (in go); direct attack to an enemy stone; sound effect produced by striking with clappers a wooden board in kabuki
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to be needed; to be wanted
originally; by nature; from the start
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
every year; yearly; annually
that day; the very same day
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
looking up (e.g. a word in a dictionary); retrieval (e.g. data); searching for; referring to
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
such; this sort of; like this
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid