to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
counter for scraps, fragments, petals, etc.
to serve (in a bowl, on a plate, etc.); to dish out; to pile up; to heap up; to administer (medicine, poison); to dose out; to put into (e.g. information in a report, meaning in a statement)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
nutriment; nutritious substance; nourishment
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
we; us; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to a group of one's equals or inferiors)
to speak; to talk; to argue; to manage; to dispose of; to carry through
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
to present; to offer; to show; to display; to assume (e.g. a shape)
speculation; thinking; meditation
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
assumption; supposition; hypothesis
3000; three thousand; many