back; rear; background; behind the scenes
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
hustle and bustle; throng; crowd; congestion; traffic jam
distinction; differentiation; classification
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
seventh day of the month; seven days
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to be relieved; to feel relieved
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
light; faint; pale; fleeting
pastel color; pastel colour
basic tone; underlying tone; trend; keynote
knit; knitted fabric; knitted garments; nit (unit of surface brightness equal to 1 candela per square meter)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
topcoat; light overcoat for use in spring and autumn
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
neat and clean; tidy; trim
sweet (e.g. young girls, flowers blooming); touchingly lovely; cute; pitiful; pitiable