(arch.) space between two nodes (on bamboo, etc.); a short time
to give one's everything; to do one's best
siesta; nap; catnap; stopping at an inn
Naniwa Bay (old name for Osaka Bay)
romantic; spicy; coquettish
remote mountain; mountain recesses
separation of ages; being of a different age
professional go players' championship series; professional shogi players' championship series
shade; tone; tinge; hue; colour; color
thin, white ceremonial haori worn by miko
crouch start (in a sprint)
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
right to challenge; right to make a challenge
to make do with; to manage with; to make shift; to get (something) done in time; to have ready (by)
dan rank (in martial arts, go, etc.); advanced rank; grade of black belt
wintry desolation; poor business conditions
entrance fee; participation cost
evening; last night; yesterday evening
lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus)
touching a wrong card (in karuta); buzzing too early (in a quiz); making a mistress of a servant; mistress (who is one's servant)
Naniwa (former name for Osaka region)
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable; nothing one can do
dash at the beginning of a short-distance race; charging ahead at full strength from the beginning
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
inside the Imperial Palace; Department of the Imperial Household
swiftness of foot; fast runner; person of great talent; gifted person
first arrival; first in race; suit of clothes
karuta; traditional Japanese playing cards
eastern Japan (usu. east of the Chūbu region)
Naniwa (former name for Osaka region)