Japanese music (esp. traditional Japanese music)
koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument; zheng (Chinese zither); guzheng
seed (of a fruit); pit; tongue (projecting strip on a board that fits into a groove on another board); clitoris; (arch.) core; (arch.) kernel
(instrumental) solo; recital
original song; original melody
to master something (through personal experience)
tone quality; sound quality
private pupil; apprentice
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
divide; parting; carrying two bundles tied together over one's shoulder; hair parted in the middle
bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle); diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu
head of a school (of music, dance); head family of a school
ensemble (e.g. orchestra, chamber group, etc.); concert
book making (binding, publishing)
large bird; peng (in Chinese mythology, giant bird said to transform from a fish); fenghuang (Chinese phoenix)
power balance; balance of power
definitely; absolutely; without doubt; absolute; unconditional
voluntary training; voluntary practice; free practice
sound source; sound generator; tone generator
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
imperial mausoleum; Emperor's tomb; big hill
expulsion (of a pupil); excommunication; anathema
to work without sleep or rest
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
low tone; bass; low voice
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
way; method; means; resource; course