introduction (from abroad); transmission (through successive generations); being handed down (from generation to generation); being passed down
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
oldest; most advanced age
katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum); Japanese Judas tree
late autumn (fall); (arch.) ninth month of the lunar calendar
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
up in a tree; in the trees
with a momentary flash of light
electricity; (electric) light
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
aspect; phase; condition; modality
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
to shut one's eyes; to close one's eyes; to turn a blind eye (to); to close one's eyes (to); to die
to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)
still; even now; to this day
automobile society; motorized society
to be believed to; to be expected to; to be feared to; to be poised to; to be considered to; to be likely to
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
to invite in; to show someone in
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
7th day of the month; seven days
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
milk; breast; loop; decorative bump (on a hanging bell)
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)