means; method; art; magic
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
Date Masamune (1567.9.5-1636.6.27)
incision; operation; section
pus; corruption; rot; evils
colour picture (color); color painting
painting; colored artwork; coloured artwork; overglaze enamels (on pottery)
Rimpa school (of painting, 17th-early 20th century)
call of a wild goose; wild goose (esp. a lesser white-fronted goose, Anser erythropus); tea made from twigs of high-quality tea plants (esp. gyokuro); high-grade kukicha (esp. from gyokuro)
kimono fabrics shop; draper
payment of debts; repayment
to paint (draw) a picture
looking up to a person as one's own master or model; being influenced by a person through his works; idolizing
Nishi Hongan-ji (temple in Kyoto)
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)
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure
flamboyant; extravagant; showy; attention-seeking
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
taking on one's share (e.g. of work); dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between; apportionment; allotment; allocation; assignment
pattern paper (for dressmaking)
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
Sakai Houitsu (1761-1828)
one; same (mind, path, etc.)