kalavinka; imaginary bird in paradise that sings sweet notes
personal ornament (adorned with gemstones, and usu. worn by the nobility in ancient India or adorning Buddhist statues); necklace; diadem; moulded decoration hanging from the edges of a Buddhist canopy, gables, etc.
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
imperial virtue; heavenly virtue; greatest virtue; highest virtue
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
jumping about; rampancy; domination
painter; artist; painter supported by patron
anarchy; state of anarchy
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
Buddha; high-ranked bodhisattva
round shape; circle; circular form
to smile (at); to grin (at)
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
relative weight; lightness and heaviness; relative importance; gravity
Manchukuo (Japanese Manchurian puppet state; 1932-1945)
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
fee; charge; rate; material
materials; data; document
nth year in the Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7)
to begin making a sound (ringing, singing, crying, etc.)
to become decrepit; to become senile
creation; production; creative work (novel, film, etc.); fabrication; fiction; invention
to make a joint vow; to swear together; to pledge
udo (plant related to ginseng, used in medicine and cooking) (Aralia cordata)
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
the whole city; all the cities; every city
fortifying; fortification
great rival; powerful enemy; archenemy