brewing (sake); distilling (e.g. whisky)
butter candy (Hokkaido specialty)
to hurry; to rush; to quicken (of one's breath); to pant; to gasp (for air)
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road); rim; brim; fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging
tasteful; elegant; refined; charming; attractive
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
shallow playboy; frivolous lad; good-time Charlie
compulsive kisser; person who gives many kisses; person who likes kissing others
the present term; the present session
photo book (esp. one featuring photos of female celebrities, models); photobook
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
waste of labor or energy; waste of labour; vain effort
professional; pro; program; production; proletarian; proletariat
literature; books (reference); document
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
rival; competitor; competition
esoteric Buddhism; Tantric Buddhism; Vajrayana; secret Buddhist teachings; Mikkyō
Emperor Murakami; Murakami Tenno (926-967 CE, reigning: 946-967 CE)
revival; resuscitation; revitalization; rejuvenation; regeneration
Tentoku era (957.10.27-961.2.16)
imperial palace; festival dolls representing the emperor and the empress
prediction; prophecy; prognostication; (religious) prophecy
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
(suffering a) complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation