from ancient times; from old times; from time immemorial
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.); to conform to; to be in accordance with
old family; old-established family; one's old home; one's childhood home
to hold (a ceremony); to perform
uncleanness; impurity; disgrace; shame; uncleanliness from contact with death, pregnancy, menstruation, etc.
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to be excited; to be elated
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to purify; to cleanse; to exorcise; to purge; to ward off
to begin to rain; to begin to snow
evening deepens into night; the night wears on; night advances
dense; thick; rich (flavour, colour, etc.); deep; strong (smell); heavy
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
silver (Ag); silver (color); silver (medal, prize, etc.); silver coin; silver general; bank; (arch.) money
one color; one kind; one tendency; being the sole mood, sentiment, focus of attention, etc.
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
to stop raining or snowing
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
remarkably; noticeably; visibly; considerably; perceptibly; appreciably
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
heavy snow; heavy snowfall; "major snow" solar term (approx. Dec. 7)
to amuse oneself; to make merry
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
great rival; powerful enemy; archenemy
before the gate; in front of the gate
to keep watch (e.g. on a suspect); to be on the lookout (for); to spend a lot of money (on); to treat oneself (to); to paste; to stick
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
as planned; according to plan
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
coming; going; being (somewhere); (please) come; go; stay
throw; throwing; resigning (a game of shogi, go, etc.); giving up; selling at a loss; sell-off