to exclude (someone); to shun; to ignore; to leave out; to ostracize
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
Urashima Tarō; (a) Rip van Winkle; fairy-tale fisherman who, after visiting the underwater Palace of the Dragon King, returns centuries later
hedge; fence; border; limit
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse); bonfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
comfortably warm; steaming hot (food); piping hot; glowing (with warmth)
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
to jump over; to clear; to walk over (someone)
thick fog (of suspicion); black veil of secrecy; covered-up crime, unethical act, etc.
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
finger; hands and fingers; hands
to amuse oneself; to make merry
iron (steel) wire; Chinese clematis; Clematis florida; leather flower
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
condensation; formation of dew
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
forming a circle; circular formation (orig. in battle); huddle; ring
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
society; public; community; social studies
habitat isolation; compartmentalization; segregation; isolation
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
yuki-onna (spirit in Japanese folklore); snow woman