fried mochi covered in soy sauce and wrapped in nori
warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai; (arch.) man in attendance (on a person of high standing); (arch.) retainer
praying by proxy; applying by proxy
Passeriformes; order of passerine birds
fourth division of the night (approx. 1am to 3am)
scary Russia; menacing Russia; dangerous Russia
sweetened rice-flour cakes for offering at the Dolls' Festival
muteness; speech impairment
being excessively cautious; (lit.) knocking on a strong stone bridge before crossing it
star shop assistant; famous salesperson
thin, dried strips of daikon soaked in vinegar and other flavorings
tooth hardening toy (for infants); teether; teething ring; tooth hardening meal; New Year's feast
fruits of one's labour; (lit.) crystals of sweat
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
cock-a-doodle-doo (sound made by cockerels, roosters); cockerel; rooster (childish term)
reign of an emperor of Japan
bravery; heroism; gallantry