sweetened rice-flour cakes for offering at the Dolls' Festival
metal ornament in shape of a woman's breast
naked person (esp. child)
white shoes (for use during the summer)
to stare back at; to look back at
(something) mixed with snow
to talk; to discuss; to debate; to negotiate
bardo; state (or period) of intermediate existence between one's death and rebirth (in Japan, 49 days)
clockwork (motor, etc.); spring action
wounded soldier; disabled veteran
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening
hat rack; hat stand; hat peg
shriek of delight; cry of joy
fashion-consciousness; desire to be stylish; humor; humour; wit
stamping; embossing; tooling (e.g. leather); sigillation
winter vacation (holidays)