signs of rain; threatening to rain
to come for the first time; to become for the first time
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
wind blowing down from a mountain
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band
woven straw mat (orig. made of wild rice leaves); beggar; (arch.) Manchurian wild rice (Zizania latifolia)
great god; gracious deity; miracle-working god
surname; family name; last name
two-storied gate; tower gate
listing (on the stock exchange, etc.); taking a company public; presentation (e.g. of a play, opera); performance
to be struck by lightning; to be yelled at (by someone of higher status); to be scolded harshly
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
coquettish; charming; seductive; (arch.) beautiful; (arch.) graceful
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
clothes; clothing; garments
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
request; invitation; privilege in criminal law given to nobles of the fifth rank or above (ritsuryo system)
to boost; to force up; to push up
experience; being accustomed (to something); poise in a critical situation
brilliance; luster; lustre; vividness; life
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
fast-talking; rapid talking
to grow; to develop; to grow up
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to encourage (someone); to cheer (someone) up; to give someone a charge; to empower
vain person; ostentatious person; show-off
fine-looking; beautiful; handsome; graceful; elegant
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game