splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
dog-hunting event of Kamakura period
once upon a time; a long time ago
splendour; splendor; pompousness; magnificence
kabuki; Japanese classical drama
new building; new construction
to write (a play, book, filmscript, etc.)
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
deep affection; dear; beloved
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
shaking (e.g. a container); milkshake; shake
uncivilized country; savage land
Western clothing; Western binding
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
functionary charged with training and organizing young wrestlers
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
loved one; lover; sweetheart
sweet and sour; bittersweet
civilization; civilisation; enlightenment
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
visitor from afar; joy-bringing spirit from the divine realms
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
prefectural resident (of Osaka or Kyoto)
peerless; unparalleled; unparallelled
honour; honor; glory; privilege
donation; contribution; endowment