summer greeting cards containing a lottery ticket, sold every year starting in June
(arch.) warrior from the eastern parts of Japan; eastern barbarians; people east of China (from the perspective of China)
Shiroganese; housewife, esp. from up-market Shirogane, who does nothing but shop, dine out, etc.
hemp; cannabis; marijuana; pot
mamba (snake of the genus Dendroaspis); yamanba; manba; girl or young woman adhering to a fashion trend often characterized by extremely gaudy and colourful facial make up, heavily tanned skin and hair dyed in a bright hue
orange pekoe (grade of black tea)
uncle (older than one's parent)
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
Kyoto-style side dish; meal of side dishes
Kan'en era (1748.7.12-1751.10.27)
fish pickled in sweet Kyoto-style miso
thick toast with honey (and often with fruit, icecream, etc.)
Azuchi-Momoyama period (approx. 1558-1600)
a hundred lashes; a hundred strokes
barrette; hair clip; hair slide; hair band
destination; receiver's address; consignee
to go around spreading (news, rumors, etc.); to cry about; to circulate; to broadcast
registered mail for the purpose of sending money
setting aside; leaving to one side
ahead; before; the future
Kyoto vegetables; vegetables traditionally grown in and around Kyoto
rounded backside; jutting-out buttocks; bubble butt; badunkadunk
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
irritating; annoying; tedious (work, person, etc.); boring; depressing; dark (e.g. story)