One Life

あおい

blue; green; pale; immature

You look pale, are you okay?

Refers to the color blue or green, looking pale due to sickness/fear, or being inexperienced.

けし

poppy; poppy seed; in older usage, mustard seed

A poppy flower is swaying in the corner of the garden.

This entry is read けし and usually refers to the poppy plant or its small seeds. The same spelling can be read からし for mustard-related senses, so the reading matters.

possessive particle indicating belonging, attribution, or relationship

Mother's cooking is the most delicious.

Connects two nouns to show possession or attribution. The modifying noun comes before の, and the modified noun comes after. Can also connect clauses when nominalizing.

はなびら

petal

Cherry blossoms' petals are dancing in the wind.

Refers to the individual leaves of a flower's corolla.

subject marker particle; but

It's a night when the stars are beautifully visible.

Marks the grammatical subject, especially for new information or in subordinate clauses. Emphasizes what performs the action. Also means 'but' when connecting clauses.

かぜ

wind; breeze; draft

A strong wind is blowing outside the window.

Refers to the movement of air. Can also mean 'cold' (flu) when written as 風邪.

also, too, even (particle)

Both the rain and wind have gotten stronger.

Replaces は, が, or を to mean 'also/too'. When used twice (A も B も), means 'both A and B'. Can express 'even' in certain contexts.

not exist, not have; negative auxiliary

There's no time, so hurry.

ない functions as both an adjective meaning 'nonexistent' and as the negative form of ある. Also forms negative verbs when attached to verb stems. Conjugates like an i-adjective.