Vocabulary

string; cord

to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge

to earn (income); to make (money)

to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy

to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in

to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate

to pick up

to wave; to shake; to swing

imitating; copying; mimicry

clever; intelligent; bright; smart; wise; sensible

to stand up; to get up; to rise (to one's feet)

(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to grow out / extend

extra; excess; surplus

luxury; extravagance

to awaken; to arouse from sleep

buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)

to point

superior; first-class; excellent; top quality

to attack; to destroy; to defeat; to conquer; to avenge

skillful; skilful; adroit; dexterous; dextrous; deft

to get strong; to gain strength

to be put in order; to be put to rights

to be caught; to be arrested

very young; little

to burn

idiot; moron; fool

to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home

to suffer; to groan; to be worried

to be piled up; to lie on top of one another

particle; postpositional word in Japanese grammar that functions as an auxiliary to a main word

to condemn; to blame; to criticize; to criticise; to reproach; to accuse

to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to connect (to); to run (from, between; e.g. bus service); to extend (up to); to go (to)

to release; to let go; to free; to set free; to let loose; to turn loose

to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to attain

to rule; to govern; to reign over; to administer; to manage (e.g. a household)

to become damp; to become moist; to become wet

to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow; to observe; to conform to; to yield to

to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention

to put on (one's head); to wear; to have on; to pull over (one's head); to crown (oneself)