establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
many; numerous; various; large number of
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
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 peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
one flower; one wheel; (arch.) full moon
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
only; merely; but; no more than
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
to be born; to come into the world
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
chivalrous man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor; ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous
to surround; to crowd around
don't you think?; indicates question
hostility; animosity; enmity
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
feelings; thoughts; meaning