unavoidable; inevitable; inescapable; hopeless; beyond help
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 sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
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 go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
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
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to put on (clothing); (lit.) to put (one's arms) through the 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 get used to wearing
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
gold-brocaded satin damask
not insignificant; not to be sneezed at
gold leaf; gold foil; beaten gold
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to squander (one's money); to run through (one's fortune); to lose money (e.g. by gambling)
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
colourful; colorful; multicoloured; various; varied; variegated
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered; to roll one's eyes up and down
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
perfect score; full marks; perfection; grading out of a hundred; grading on a scale of 0 to 100
result; effect; performance; workmanship (of an article); execution; shape and quality
finish; finishing; finishing touches
paper-covered lamp or lantern
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance