fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
hollow; cavity; hole; cave
six feet; traditional Japanese G-string for men; palanquin bearer
to dig down; to dig into (a matter); to delve into; to probe into
to be excited; to be elated
government housing for officials
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
surroundings; circumference
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
unrequited love; one-sided love
to lose one's way; to get lost
to draw water (e.g. from a river); to lead water to (e.g. a field, a pond); to supply water to; to irrigate
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
chartered ship; chartering or hiring a vessel
Kan'ei era (1624.2.30-1644.12.16)
prohibition; ban; embargo
to take the name of; to call oneself; to pretend; to feign; to purport
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
metal fittings; metal fixtures
splendour; splendor; pompousness; magnificence
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
tower; tall building; turret; lookout; (arch.) brothel
cheap; rash; thoughtless; careless
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
hole cut in a wall, panelling, etc. to let light in
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
to reason with (a person)