to accept an object and hold it reverently over one's head
Hayagriva; Horsehead (tantric Buddhist deity)
wife; Mrs; (arch.) wife of a nobleman (aristocrat, etc.); (arch.) consort of the emperor
(a place) out of one's reach
what's that?; what the...
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
women and children; woman; grown woman; wife
cover (e.g. for illegal activity); front; Dendropanax trifidus (species of flowering plant); straw raincoat that makes one invisible
beginning of the world; creation
diploma; licence; license
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
licensed; chartered; officially allowed; legitimate
love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
to tighten; to press hard
falling of the curtain; coming to an end
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
performer; entertainer; actor
in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
ninja (esp. those serving the Uesugi clan during the Sengoku period)
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
itinerant priest; wandering monk; mendicant; clouds and water
a little; a bit; slightly
pomegranate (Punica granatum)
great wisdom; excellent disposition; strength (to face something); willpower; vigor
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
start; leaving; marching off