the East; the Orient; (East) Asia; Japan
from the viewpoint of; according to
atelier; studio; workshop
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
fragment; scrap; piece; shred
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
way (of doing things); method; style; school (e.g. of poetry)
one thin flat object; one sheet
number; edition; sobriquet; pen-name; size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.); suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
large-scale work; voluminous work; monumental work; great work; masterpiece
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
don't you think?; indicates question
maid; female servant; hostess (in a ryokan); waitress (in a traditional restaurant); (arch.) court lady
celebration; celebratory event; congratulatory gift; tip; gratuity
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
Matsuyama (city in Ehime)
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate