Ninigi no Mikoto (Japanese deity, grandson of Amaterasu)
steaming basket (traditionally clay or wood); steaming vat (for steaming rice in sake production)
geisha; (arch.) kabuki actor (esp. a young actor); (arch.) someone accomplished in the arts
waxing and waning; phases of moon
interpreter (esp. of Dutch and Chinese during the Edo period); interpretation; court interpreter
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; brown eyes
Parkes (Australia); Parks; Parkus
exemplar; model; example; pattern
Roche; Roches; Roesch; Roshch
National Guard (esp. USA); National Guard member
katsuobushi; small pieces of sliced dried bonito
prohibition on women entering (usu. for religious reasons); no female admission
origin; beginning; genesis; primeval; primordial; primitive
teacher (to whom one owes a debt of gratitude); mentor; one's former teacher
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
Sun Goddess; Amaterasu Ōmikami
hitting the ball squarely; matching correctly (e.g. engaging a clutch)
maliciousness; ill will; noxious gas; (arch.) (vengeful) ghost; (arch.) specter
whistling sound; wheezing sound; sound of the wind; wuthering; howling; soughing
mountain range; Lian Shan (Xia period method of Chinese divination)
opinion in writing; written opinion; argument
climbing to the summit; summiting
various fiefdoms; various domains
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
Satsuma and Chōshū (clan alliance)
armor and helmet (armour)
mountain top; summit; peak
Keiō era (1865.4.7-1868.9.8)
pioneer; leader; taking the initiative; leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
paying to get someone (esp. a geisha, prostitute, etc.) out of bondage
Kagoshima prefecture (Kyushu)