pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
grey wall covering material (gray)
location famous for production of something (usually food)
military affairs; military people
refined taste; elegant pursuits
written seal; stylized signature
garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); Chinese chives; Chinese leek
original idea; originality
Ōu (the two former provinces of Mutsu and Dewa); Tōhoku
ruler of the whole country; person who holds the reins of government
at the height of one's power or influence; at the peak of one's popularity
fine product; masterpiece
to hasten to join; to hurry to visit
quick; rapid; swift; satisfactory
frontier (esp. the American frontier); frontier (of a field); forefront (of science, technology)
to exceed (by a lot); to (far) surpass; to end; to cease; to stop
mound on which targets are placed (in archery); firing mound
grhapati (layman; sometimes used as a posthumous suffix); private-sector scholar
established; existing; accomplished; accepted; completed
chief councillor of state; chief councilor of state; large-grained variety of adzuki bean
presumptuous; arrogant; audacious; forward; insolent
ingenuity; inventiveness; creative originality
castle construction; building a castle; fortification
writer; painter; drawer; skilful writer; skilful painter