twelve-layered ceremonial kimono (worn by a court lady); ajuga (Ajuga nipponensis); bugle
beating (of the heart, with joy, excitement, etc.); palpitation; throbbing; pounding; fluttering
to slip out (of words, remarks, etc.); to pour from one's lips; to blurt out
to set one's mind on doing; to get the idea of doing; to make up one's mind
previous year (fiscal, academic, etc.)
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
to sweep away the stresses of the day; to unwind; to refresh the mind
short trip; brief journey; excursion
spring water; clear (pure) water
leading; prominent; eminent; counting on one's fingers
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
younger scholar; future reference
to catch the eye; to attract attention
with a bang bang (e.g. repeated sound of a hammer or gunfire); at a mad pace; with great vigor
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient in some way; lacking something
goods on display; (an) exhibit; exhibition (of goods)
charging (electrically); recharging one's batteries (e.g. by taking a nap); replenishing (one's energy)
morning; forenoon; just before noon
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
ancient city; former capital
near; nearby; not far off
vehicle; conveyance; (means of) transport; ride (at a fair, amusement park, etc.); attraction
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
good fortune; happiness; blessing; good luck
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
flowering; blooming; blossoming; flowering (of a civilization, talent, etc.); blossoming; blooming
already completely (did, happened, etc.); already entirely
fine weather; fair weather
tram; streetcar; trolley; tramcar
penis; with a tinkle; with a jingle; with a whistle (of a kettle); sitting up and begging (of a dog); juvenile black porgy; children's game in which one hops on one foot
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime