practical; matter-of-fact; realistic; utilitarian; pragmatic
to ascend; to go up; to climb
first shrine visit of the New Year
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
with a clink (of metal); with a chink
small change; pocket change; coins; small sum of money
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
with a clatter; with a rattle; (almost) empty; (mostly) vacant; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
arrogant; impudent; haughty; boastful
hating; strongly disliking
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
doing whatever one pleases; selfishness; self-indulgence
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
pool for soaking seed rice before planting
advance payment; money paid in advance
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage