to assemble everything together; to do something as a group
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
nishiki-e; multi-colour woodblock print
to impose; to visit upon; to inflict
source; beginning; origin
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
formal, usually black, kimono with designs along the bottom of the skirt worn by married women on ceremonial occasions; married woman's ceremonial kimono
officially sanctioned brothel (Edo-period)
model; miniature; sample; specimen; prescribed form
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
person to be reckoned with; person of importance; one person; one character; someone
onnagata; male actor in female kabuki roles
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
side job; sideline; subsidiary business
to become famous; to go out into the world; to make one's way in the world; to appear
to peddle (goods); to hawk
oil bottle (esp. for hair oil); oilcup; font (in an oil lamp)
man with a gentle nature; man of delicate features; man of slender build; effeminate man; feeble man
(arch.) all together in a line; (arch.) all together in a lump; dressed sloppily; overdressed for the occasion
to parade; to march; to walk in procession
manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
(idle) ease; idleness; leisureliness
gradually; little by little; soon; before long; here and there; scattered
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
for the time being; for the present; immediate; present; for some time (after); current account
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
water vapour; water vapor; steam
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
whole; entire; harmonious; well-rounded
January; first month of the lunar calendar
monk; priest; sangha (the Buddhist community)
to age; to grow old (esp. in appearance); to show marks of age
quagmire; sludge; mud; slush; mire
to discuss; to talk together