to buy up; to lay in a stock; to stock up; to buy a lot
mistake; error; discrepancy; discrepancy between one's actions and intentions
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
to make a mistake; to commit an error; to commit a fault
condolence; regret; tribute; sorrow; sympathy; lament
bust (sculpture); half-length portrait
the deceased; the departed
cut paper; paper cut in half; paper scrap; the art of cutting paper (in contrast to origami)
first letter; first letters; initial
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
funeral service; memorial service; farewell ceremony (e.g. for a retiree)
last (on the list); (at the) bottom; (in) last position; tailender
cherishing the memory of; yearning for
wintry desolation; poor business conditions
silent; quiet; solemn; softly; quietly; solemnly
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla); French hydrangea
small gate; side gate; wicket gate; side door
taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; talking a walk by oneself; walking unaided; being able to walk without help; standing on one's own feet
aid; help; assistance; support
safe; strongbox; cashbox; depository; cash office; treasury
cooperative buying; group buying; joint purchase
name plate; name tag; label
to make something resound
one by one; one at a time; in turn
stage assistant dressed in black (in kabuki); stagehand; prompter; behind-the-scenes supporter; string-puller
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
two by two; by twos; as a couple