arrow collector (at an archery range); collecting arrows
archer's glove (with a groove for pulling the string)
straw post for training sword strikes, karate punches and arrow hits
Lights are usually followed by shadows
filling (meal); heavy; solid; substantial
Star Festival (held in July or August); Tanabata
one's left hand; (lit.) bow hand
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
sweet tooth; love of sweet things
physical examination; medical examination; health checkup; health screening
to hit something aimed at (maliciously); to hit a prize (lottery, etc.)
continued alertness; unrelaxed alertness; follow-through (e.g. in archery); lingering affection; attachment
to bend a bow; to shoot an arrow; to rise up against; to rebel against
determination; conviction
demodulation; recovery; getting back to form
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
right on; dead on; fitting to a T; on the button; perfectly correct
serious accident; major incident
dislike of very hot food or drink; inability to take hot food; (lit.) cat tongue
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
in the end; after all is said and done; (lit.) when the striped mullet is fully grown
Liao (dynasty, 916-1125 CE); Khitan Empire
a little; a bit; slightly
rice cakes; pounded mochi rice
possibly; perhaps; perchance; unintentionally; accidentally
just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony