powder snow; powdery snow
kagura; traditional Shinto music and dancing
bubble on surface of liquid; ephemeral; transient
visibly; openly; publicly
outside (the room, building); outdoors
to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to be promoted
temple bell rung 108 times on New Year's Eve
New Year's Day; first day of the year; New Year's morning; morning of New Year's Day
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
clear winter skies; clear winter weather
tree sparrow (Passer montanus); talkative person; knowledgeable person
coating of snow; blanket of snow
solitary island; isolated island
(in) the mountains; (among) the mountains; (through) the mountains; (in a) mountain valley
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
to leave one's footprints; to leave one's mark on; to leave a message (behind)
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
layering (clothing); wearing one garment over another
(thick) scarf; muffler; muffler (for a vehicle exhaust); silencer
mawashi; belt; mantle; cape; gang rape
to change completely; to change suddenly
to go ahead; to pull ahead
to try and judge a person's feelings (from their expression)
particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward; after a brief interval
strap (for carrying something); strap (on a dress, bra, etc.)
uncleanness; impurity; disgrace; shame; uncleanliness from contact with death, pregnancy, menstruation, etc.
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
(staying) one night; overnight stay; overnight rental; per-night rental
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman
business trip; official trip