to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
Taisai; one of the eight gods of the koyomi; (arch.) Jupiter (planet)
to be prolonged; to drag on
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
kagura (esp. when performed at the imperial palace)
to approach the year end; to be jammed tight
gods of restoration (who purify sin, etc.)
Prayer to the Four Quarters (Japanese imperial New Year's ceremony)
(head) priest; head priest of the Ise Shrine
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
necromancer (esp. a blind female in northeastern Honshu); medium; shaman
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
still (continuing); as ever; further
proxy; agent; substitute; deputy; alternate; representative
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
benevolent rule; moratorium on debts
highest rank; highest position; high-end; highest-order; most-significant (e.g. bit)
at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end; having no choice
sumo wrestling; wrestler; rikishi
bad poem; my humble poem; stooped over (e.g. old people); bowed; stalling; having a relapse
actor; actress; player; performer
contest of strength; trial of strength
kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature; excellent swimmer; cucumber; cucumber sushi wrapped in nori (seaweed)
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
Kyushu region (sometimes incl. the Nansei Islands)
sumo wrestling; wrestler; rikishi
here and there; in places
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
to study; to complete (a course); to fix; to correct; to conduct (a Buddhist service)
to suspend between two points; to build (a bridge, etc.); to put up on something (e.g. legs up on table)
temporary residence or shelter