to go ahead; to proceed; to carry on
real hair; one's own hair
sidelocks; hair at the temples
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
hair tied behind and hanging down; long flowing hair
to be finished; to be completed; to be done
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
dark; gloomy; somber; depressing
unlined kimono; one kimono; a single kimono
underwear; underclothes; lingerie; chemise; singlet
short sleeved kimono (worn as an undergarment during the Heian period); padded silk garment
ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
feeling heavy in the head; heavy-headed; sick with worry
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
Heian period (794-1185); imperial court in the Heian period
twelve-layered ceremonial kimono (worn by a court lady); ajuga (Ajuga nipponensis); bugle
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
women's bridal robe with trailing skirts worn over a kimono
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
ending; conclusion; join; union; knot; knotting
to put on; to wear; to be used to wearing
to tighten; to press hard
gold-brocaded satin damask
not insignificant; not to be sneezed at
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
variegated; varicoloured; varicolored; multi-coloured; multi-colored; diverse
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
(getting a) perfect score; scoring 100; grading students on a scale of one hundred; doing perfectly (in a test); leaving nothing to be desired
result; effect; performance; workmanship; execution; shape and quality (of an article)
finish; finishing; finishing touches
paper-covered lamp or lantern
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)