Nouncord; strap; thong · string (of a musical instrument, bow, etc.)

Nounbeginning; start; first step · clue; lead; hint · thread end

Nounbeginning of hostilities; beginning of competition · first match (in a series)

Nounstart; beginning; first step; clue

Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; secret · one's circumstances (esp. fiscal) · inner realization; personal enlightenment

Nounhistory; pedigree; lineage

Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'emotion; feeling · atmosphere; mood; spirit

Adverb (fukushi)together (with) · at the same time · in one lump; in the same category

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)emotional; sentimental

Noun, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Taru adjective, Adverb taking the 'to' particletender sentiments; being overcome with emotions; having a tender feeling (for a person)

Noun, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)emotional instability

I-adjective (keiyoushi)having an ancient and honorable origin; of good lineage; of noble birth

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)as if Christmas and one's birthday had come at the same time; as if Lady Luck had just visited twice; as if the Bon Festival and New Year had come at the same time · as if the two busiest days of the year had come at the same time

Nounbeginning; inception

Nouncord for attaching a sword scabbard tightly to the obi; sword strap; sword knot

Nounvarious works

Nounsandal strap; geta strap

Nounintroduction; preface

Nounemotion; mind

Nounforeword; preface

Nounaiguillette (ornamental braided cord)

Nounhemp rope fastened from the bow of a Japanese ship to the tip of the mast

NounGuangxu era (of emperor Dezong of Qing; 1875-1908)

Nounsandal or clog strap

Nounsecret talk

Nounstring-fastener; drawstring on pouch or purse (handbag)

Nounsecret; private matter; confidential matter

Nounlife

Nounbead string; thread of life

Noundecorative gauze strap that hangs from the front left side of the kohimo when tying closed one's hanpi

Noun, Suru verb(doing) together

Nounjumble; hodgepodge; potpourri; heterogenous mixture

Nounumbilical cord

Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ku' endingto be started; to get underway

Noun, Suru verb(suffering) an emotional disturbance

Nounthe friendly atmosphere of the traditional commercial and working-class neighborhoods

Nounall sorts of things; all manner of affairs

NounChinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions) · "day of the ghost"

Noundecorative gauze strap that hangs from the front left side of the kohimo when tying closed one's hanpi

Noun4-stringed biwa (Oriental lute)

Noun or verb acting prenominallyvenerable; prestigious; with a long history

Nounemotivism

NounEdo-period atmosphere; old Edo charm; nostalgic ambiance of old Tokyo

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Suru verb - includedto do together · to put together; to lump together; to mix; to join · to regard in the same light; to put in the same category; to class ... with ...; to confuse

Nounemotionally disturbed child

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ku' endingto find a clue; to make a beginning

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' endingto come together; to join; to merge; to meet (up with) · to get married; to become a married couple

Adverb (fukushi)jumbling together; lumping together; mixing up