mimicry; imitation (of someone, something)
(sudden) evening shower (rain)
at once; immediately; right now
tamago kake gohan; raw egg mixed with white rice, often seasoned with soy sauce
new leaves; young leaves; fresh verdure
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
yatsuhashi; cinnamon-seasoned rice flour cracknel (local delicacy in Kyoto); zigzag bridge
origami; art of paper folding; hallmark; certificate of authenticity
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
state of fine weather where one is subject to direct sunlight
chastity; virtue; fidelity
ferocious; brutal; atrocious; savage; barbarous
to kick away; to kick off; to kick hard; to refuse curtly; to reject outright
to crack (person's voice); to squeak
stock; products; stolen goods; loot; spoils
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
to make an appearance; to show up
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
vocal sound; tone of voice
to unite; to join; to do together; to confuse with
triangle; triangular shape
nose (of a person, car, etc.)
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
in succession; one by one
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
modesty; humility; being humble
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
crane (any bird of the family Gruidae, esp. the red-crowned crane, Grus japonensis)
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
occasionally; now and then; from time to time
work of art the creator has confidence in; work one is proud of
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
geta; Japanese wooden clogs; turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character
just you wait and see (as a threat)
hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...