work (e.g. of art); production; harvest; cultivation; technique
plan; plot; idea; conception; vision; scheme
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
in the meanwhile; during the time
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
(period of) a year; during an era
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
more than anything; above all else
paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa); empress tree; foxglove tree
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
should; must; -able; probably; likely
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
next year; next fiscal year
just because; even if; even though
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
older brother and younger sister
to have a meal; to take a meal
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
invitation; introduction; temptation
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
honour; honor; glory; privilege
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality