expression
- almost, nearly, close to
usually written using kana alone expression い adjective adjective (generic)
- to think nothing of ..., to care nothing for ..., to be undaunted by ..., to defy ..., to brave ..., to pay no attention to ...
noun noun (generic)
- training between rikishi of equal strength
noun noun (generic)
- the principle of the thing
obsolete reading usually written using kana alone expression noun noun (generic)
- mono no aware, appreciation of the fleeting nature of beauty, pathos of things, strong aesthetic sense
linguistics noun noun (generic)
- mora
archaic expression
- presenting no difficulty, not being a problem
noun noun (generic)
- cuticle, outermost layer of a hair
irregular okurigana usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
noun noun (generic)
- Moscow Mule (cocktail)