special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
expansion; extension; elongation; stretching
quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
ghost; apparition; goblin; monster; something unusually large
lantern ghost; demonic lantern
cotton (material); red silk-cotton tree (Bombax ceiba)
watering hole; watering place
kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature; excellent swimmer; cucumber; cucumber sushi wrapped in nori
just now; at this moment; at this point of time
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly
to fall into disgrace with; to incur someone's displeasure
foxes and tanuki; sly fellow; deceiver
fox with supernatural powers; fox spirit
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); mountain man (esp. a hermit); person not bound by earthly desires
evolutionary theory; theory of evolution
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
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
poor; meagre; meager; feeble; scanty; shabby
wanderer; vagabond; capricious person; hobo
hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
to rule; to govern; to reign over; to subdue; to suppress; to quell
taking over (e.g. store or family's headship); subrogation; substitution of one person for another (usu. a creditor)
low spirits; depression; dejection; discouragement; despondency
balloon (toy or decoration); balloon (hot-air or gas)
previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation
heir; inheritor; successor
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
to rise in revolt; to raise the standard of revolt
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
silence (not speaking); muteness
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
pasturing (e.g. cattle); letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
the same rank; equality; apposition