to watch over; to watch attentively
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
dragon god; dragon king; naga
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
rising dragon; white saddle (Helvella crispa); elfin saddle; common helvel
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
beautiful; lovely; heartwarming; beautiful
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
many people; a large number of people
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
to serve; to work for; to attend
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
battlefield; battleground
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
honor; honour; credit; prestige
death; decease; (arch.) death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation); (an) out
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
and (also); both ... and; as well as
having the pleasure of seeing (a person)