kasaya; monk's stole; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder)
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to speak; to hear a voice
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
research division; research club (e.g. at school, university)
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
center; centre; metropolis
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
whole year; all year round; always; all the time; during an era; middle class (of a nursery school, etc.)
lintel (lacking the grooves needed for a sliding door)
inn town; post town; post-station town
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
inn; tavern; basket used by travellers to carry food and other supplies; basket used by travellers to carry horse fodder
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
maid at an inn who served clients and worked as a prostitute (Edo period)
to gather; to collect; to assemble
black; black go stone; guilt; guilty person
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes