double doors opening from the centre; double-opening from the centre (e.g. doors, casement windows, etc.); method of filleting fish, chicken, etc. with a central cut and peeling back the flesh
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy; depressing
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
older sister; elder sister
Shunkei lacquerware; lacquerware created using transparent lacquer on yellow or red-stained wood, allowing the natural wood grain to be seen
walnut (Juglans spp., esp. Juglans regia)
counter for chairs or seats
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
clear broth soup, with ingredients and garnish floating in and on it
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
to look old; to become musty; to wear out
to pile up; to accumulate
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
burning off a field (in early spring)
sake bottle; tall and slender bottle with a narrow mouth made from ceramic, metal or glass that can be used for sake, shoyu or rice vinegar; turtleneck (sweater); non-swimmer; person who cannot swim
as before; as ever; as it was originally
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
inattention; absent-mindedness
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
monotypic (taxon); monotype; monomorphic; single impression die
to be reminded of; to call to mind
paintings and calligraphic works
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
childlike mind; judgment as a child (judgement)
calligrapher; individual with good penmanship
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
in the future; another day; later