bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
mountain grass; mountain weed; mountain plant; Gleichenia japonica (species of fern with white-backed leaves)
mistletoe (esp. European mistletoe, Viscum album); parasitic plant
Dioscorea tokoro (species of wild yam); old man living in the countryside
Mercurialis leiocarpa (species of mercury whose leaves can be used to produce an indigo dye)
kaya (Torreya nucifera); Japanese nutmeg tree
Chinese mulberry (Morus bombycis); kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa)
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
about when; about what time; how soon
yaksha (Buddhist guardian deities sometimes depicted as demonic warriors)
the five festivals (January 7, March 3, May 5, July 7 and September 9)
millennium; one thousand years; (fig.) long time
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; basic melody (esp. on koto and shamisen); proper move (in go, shogi, etc.); appropriate move; expert
thousand years; very long period; forever
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
old man; venerable gentleman
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
occupation; calling; livelihood
ceremonial; ritual; ritualistic; formal
wood; woods; forest; bunch (of something); cluster; line
western part; the west (of a region); the West (United States)
vajra (indestructible substance); diamond; adamantine; thunderbolt; Indra's weapon; Buddhist symbol of the indestructible truth
excellent idea; great insight; clearsightedness; penetration; wisdom
to have an air of sublimity; to appear majestic
to become possible; to become able to (do)
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
female ghost; female apparition; female monster
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement