don't judge a book by its cover; (lit.) a mountain is not to be honoured just because it is high
floral raft; flower raft; Helwingia japonica (species of shrub); (arch.) oily perfume applied under white makeup
white-eye family of birds (Zosteropidae); Japanese white-eye (Zosterops japonicus)
stamping; embossing; tooling (e.g. leather); sigillation
confection of sweetened beans wrapped in wheat-flour dough (in the shape of a sword guard); (arch.) metal sword guard; (arch.) polearm
enka; traditional-style Japanese popular ballad; troubadour
(arch.) fruit; counter for fruit
to differ a little (esp. of two or several versions)
die cutting; cutting with a cutter; shaping with a mold; cookie cutter
to favor; to favour; to show favor to; to show favour to; to be partial to; to be a regular customer of
Ishikawa prefecture (Hokuriku area)
mountain villa; house in the mountains; mountain retreat
proneness to being ill; being sick a lot; proneness to disease
cherry tree in leaf; cherry tree whose blossoms have fallen, revealing the young leaves
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
Japanese-style confectionary store
engagement gift; (ceremonial) exchange of engagement gifts
to be bony; to be angular
(one's) father-in-law; (one's) employer; master; principal supporter of a temple; influential temple parishioner
head of a school (of music, dance); head family of a school
having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
yōkan; jellied dessert made from red bean paste, agar, and sugar
to burn; to roast; to grill; to bake
origin; source; virtuous ancestor
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
red bean paste; red bean jam; kudzu sauce; filling (of a dumpling, etc.); filling; stuffing
spacious; roomy; broad; wide; extensive
head of family; originator
to drop; to lose; to let fall
lesson; discipline; example (e.g. set a bad example); revelation
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
establishment (of a business); founding
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
Kanazawa (city in Ishikawa)
family a woman has married into
twenty-sixth day of the month; twenty-six days
suitable; satisfactory; desirable