to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
the last moment; the very end
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
sacred wine or sake; sake offered to the gods
Mary (mother of Jesus); the Virgin Mary; Mary (of Magdala); Mary Magdalene
performer; entertainer; actor
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
opening event; opening ceremony; grand opening
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
unexpected meeting; coincidence
speaker; narrator; speaker (of a language)
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
terminus; last stop (e.g. train)
Palace of the Dragon King; palace from the story of Urashima Tarō (said to be located at the bottom of the sea)
welcome!; nice to see you!
town; city; municipal; urban
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
large number (of); many; majority
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
chief; head (of an office, of a laboratory)
Michitsuna , (Poet of the Heian period, included in the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu)
to say; to be called; to do
player (of a sport); athlete; team member