to become frosted; to become frosty
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
ground glass; frosted glass
leaving something as it is (after taking it out or turning it on)
occult; transcendental; supernaturalness; supernaturalism; supernaturality
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
civilian control (of the military)
bashing; fierce criticism; busing (catering); bussing; removing dirty plates, cutlery, etc. from a table in a restaurant
cabinet (of a government); ministry
civil servants; bureaucrat
to push aside; to brush or thrust aside; to remove; to get rid of
male-dominated society; patriarchal society
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
mature age; advanced age; maturity; age when one is old enough to know better
inner canthus; inner corner of the eye
adviser; advisor; counsellor; counselor
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
cinnabar; vermillion; red pigment (and ink made from same); red text (as used to correct documents)
to show signs of; to appear
cruel treatment; raw deal; kick in the pants
to clear up; to become cloudless; to be refreshed
red hakama (worn by miko or noblewomen at court)
fixed paper-enclosed lantern; paper-covered wooden stand housing an (oil) lamp
undershirt (worn under a kimono); singlet
loincloth; waistcloth; kimono underskirt
short sleeved kimono (worn as an undergarment during the Heian period); padded silk garment
placing salt by the entrance to one's establishment to bring good luck; such piles of salt
earthenware pot (used as a decanter); jar; jug
three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups
large, medium and small (businesses, rooms, etc.)