unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
large size (paper, book, etc.); ōban; large oval gold coin used in the Edo period
blank form; sheets of paper; sheet of paper
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
(addressee's) name; (recipient's) name and address
to have someone send (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (via someone else); to leave (a message) with someone; (arch.) to use as an excuse; (arch.) to make a pretext of
bright green; chartreuse green
flare skirt; flared skirt
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
han; fan; unit that doubles the score of a hand
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
to close (one's eyes); to shut
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
Middle Ages (in Japan esp. the Kamakura and Muromachi periods); medieval times; mediaeval times
woodcut; woodblock print; art print
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
(for a conversation) to wander from the subject; to get off track
to assemble; to set up; to construct
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)