chemical reaction; generation of an unexpected result from combining things
soldering iron; hot iron; brand; mark; stigma
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
living up to one's reputation
to grow hoarse; to become husky
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
to dry up completely; to become stale
to split; to be split; to splinter
attainment of Buddhahood during life
mistress; kept woman; concubine; (arch.) close female servant
monks who practise austerity to the point of death and mummification
monk; priest; sangha (the Buddhist community)
(female) beauty; beautiful woman
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; Heian period (794-1185)
vivid; brightly colored; brilliant; radiant
twelve-layered ceremonial kimono (worn by a court lady); ajuga (Ajuga nipponensis); bugle
flax (Linum usitatissimum); linseed
texture (e.g. skin, fabric); grain (e.g. wood); detail
un-Japanese in appearance or character
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
old badger; veteran; oldtimer; schemer; old fox
stage assistant dressed in black (in kabuki); stagehand; prompter; behind-the-scenes supporter; string-puller
to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
to see; to look; to watch
changing completely; transformation
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
Well done!; Great!; Bravo!
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
temple; monk's quarters; monk
hoarse voice; husky voice
to make an appeal; to urge
willpower; energy; vitality
iron sand; magnetite sand
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
meteor swarm; meteor shower
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)