edible flower bud of the fuki (Petasites japonicus) plant, an early spring delicacy
monaural; monophonic; mono
skewered sweet rice cakes served with soy sauce and miso
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
... and westward; west of
loach or eel dipped and broiled in soy-based sauce
you can get used to living anywhere; home is where you make it; wherever I lay my hat is home
Tyrannosaurus rex; T. rex; tyrannosaurus
privately; with outsiders barred; en famille
one's youth; one's youthful days (years); the flower of one's youth; the springtime of one's life
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial
froufrou; frou frou; frilly decoration; Furfur; Furtur; mythical great Earl of Hell
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
autumn breeze; fall breeze
dressing; dressing; putting on clothes
flaring up; bursting into flames
eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)
owl (esp. the Ural owl, Strix uralensis)
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
greatly; very much; thanks a lot
to arrive home; to return
shōchū; Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
how; in what way; circumstances
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
Mount Fuji; Mt. Fuji; Fujiyama; Fuji-san
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
around the clock; day and night
goldfish (Carassius auratus)