straw-wrapped item; bundle of straw (containing a food item, etc.); local produce; souvenir; present
to speak with an accent; to be corrupted (of word); to mispronounce
praise; tribute; inscription (on a painting)
in the fire; in the flames; (arch.) burning (something)
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
frontage; width (of a building, plot of land, etc.); breadth (e.g. of one's knowledge); scope (e.g. of one's work); range
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
five (long cylindrical things)
disciple; pupil; follower
one's last moments; hour of death
decorative Japanese cord made from twisted paper; Antenoron filiforme; Polygonum filiforme
head of a school (of music, dance); head family of a school
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
accredited master (of a performing art); being famous; being popular; famous person
ozeki wrestler's attempt to reach the rank of yokozuna; being eligible for promotion to yokozuna
color of a flower (colour); light indigo; light blue
men's hairstyle with small sideburns and a wide forehead (Edo period)
silk damask; satin damask
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
bill; handbill; flier; flyer; leaflet; poster
mounting (of a picture); binding (of a book)
prosperity; flourishing; success
new (musical) composition; new piece; new song
opening; gap; dried and opened fish
to gather; to collect; to assemble
high-quality Japanese paper
cord; strap; thong; string (of a musical instrument, bow, etc.)
given (e.g. conditions); given thing; data; sense datum
flower-shaped family crest