vivid description; painting a lively picture (of)
village headman (esp. in the Kansai region)
emphasizes direct object of action
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
himself; yourself; herself
official notice; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
straw bag; sack; bale; counter for sacks (of rice, potatoes, coal, etc.)
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
unbleached cloth; unbleached colour (color); unbleached; undyed
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
covering used to wrap a baby
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to give; to present; to offer; to do for someone's sake
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
consequence; result; conclusion
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
one shō (approx. 1.8 litres)
shō; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 litres
1 "to" (unit of volume, approx. 18 litres)
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
although I say; although one might say; although called
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
to offer; to present; to serve (food and drink); to offer (to the gods); to set up (before an altar)
way; course; the only way
to brandish; to flourish; to wave; to swing; to shake at
to be reflected (in); to be mirrored (in); to impress (a person)
fine view; beautiful sight
to appear; to reveal; to show