kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
tabi; traditional split-toe socks
zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals
talking while standing; standing around talking
to sit down at the dining table (with someone); to eat with company; to share a table
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
anything and everything; just about everything
if it is not ...; if it does not ...
father's side of family; paternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
from ancient times; from old times; from time immemorial
Shugendō; Japanese mountain asceticism incorporating Shinto and Buddhist concepts
school (of painting, ikebana, etc.)
half; biracial person (esp. half-Japanese); person of mixed parentage; half (of a game); halfback; 9-hole half (of a round)
to fall and pile up (e.g. snow); to lie thick
new leaves; young leaves; fresh verdure
to amuse oneself; to make merry
to grow in intensity; to be aggravated; to get worse; to develop
a little bit; a little while
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; completely; thoroughly
to sell off; to sell completely
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
narrow-minded; small-minded; close-minded; intolerant
to unfold; to unroll; to open
talking about memories; reminiscences
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
one digit; one column; the "ones" column
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
to become clouded; to darken; to darken (of a face); to worsen; to deteriorate
to come face to face (with)