smoke and fumes (e.g. from cooking); beacon; skyrocket; fireworks
association; society; organization; organisation
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
fete in honor of Ebisu (honour)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
too many to count; too numerous to mention
3 Japanese feet; waistband; belt; cloth girdle
Star Festival (held in July or August); Tanabata; Festival of the Weaver
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
all (there is); as long as there is
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
Sumida River Firework Festival (Tokyo)
festival marking the start of boating season
until now; so far; up to the present
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity
escaping the heat to enjoy the cool breeze (by the river, etc.)
enclosure; fence; storage (of fruit, vegetables, etc.); partitioned area of a room for conducting tea ceremonies; mistress; castle
teahouse; (Edo period) rest stop; (geisha) teahouse; establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha; tea house (that sells tea); tea dealer
show tent; circus tent; freak show
cool breeze; refreshing breeze
slow, relaxed walk; stroll
(death from) starvation; starving to death
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
consoling the spirits of the dead
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
cooling oneself; enjoying the cool air
railing; guard rail; (arch.) (shining) brightly (of the moon or stars); (arch.) (flowing) endlessly (of tears)
to cool oneself; to cool off; to enjoy the cool air
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
Takarai Kikaku (1661-1707)