to lay out a futon; to make a bed
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
parallelism; running parallel (to, with); running concurrently; occurring at the same time; not reaching an agreement (e.g. of a debate)
three; three years of age
right angle; perpendicular
wherein; therein; thereinto
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
Simon bamboo (Pleioblastus simonii); any thin, but flexible bamboo
favorite; favourite; habitually used
narrow; thin (sized); slender
warp; curvature; curve; arch
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
an extremely great number (often said to be 100 million); 10^60 (or 10^72)
to be transmitted (handed down) from generation to generation
Muromachi period (1333-1573)
work (e.g. of art); production; harvest; cultivation; technique
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
seven (long cylindrical things)
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
one's property; personal effects; one's belongings
beyond imagination; unimaginable
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
length of a blade (sword, knife, etc.); walking on the edge of a sword
naming (esp. of a commercial product or company); branding
this is why; this means; it is the case that
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to be extremely cautious; to be as sure as sure can be; to make assurance doubly sure
under-shoulder swing-down; technique of grasping the arm of the opponent, the moment he comes forward, while stepping out of line and pushing down on the shoulder blade with the other hand, thus pulling him down; dodging; parrying (questions); disappointment; letdown
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
capable of anything; liable to do
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected