curl (on a rolled poster, etc.)
our gracious (e.g. Queen); honorific that attaches to name of a person or thing that has bestowed grace or favour upon you
thoughtful; considerate; sensible; prudent; having good taste; discerning
to support each other; to support one another
to become exaggerated (of rumours, etc.); to become embellished
ornately decorated horse used in processions of dignitaries; horse led by a rope
cold water; cold sake; cold; cool
fire festival (often celebrating the absence of fires); New Year's ritual at Izumo Shrine; festival involving fire dedicated to the gods
standee (in a theatre); standing-room spectator; the gallery
true theory; true teachings
scenography; scenic design; set design; stage design
amply; sufficiently; fully; completely; all out
unique; rare; exceptional; unparalleled; incomparable
to boil down sake, mirin, etc. to reduce the alcohol content
wrapped offering (of money)
a little short; sawed-off (pants)
model demonstration; model performance; exhibition
affiliate program (of Internet advertising)
artist's studio; workshop; studio; atelier
varying the tempo or speed (of something) at will
tactician; strategist; master swordsman
soaking fabric in lukewarm water (to soften and remove starch); desizing; moistening with steam; blanching (food); parboiling food
nice and warm day; balmy weather
like an old man; like an old woman
counterfeit goods; knock-off; imitation
home for the aged; old people's home
developing new ideas based on study of the past; learning from the past
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
uncontrollable; irrepressible
good looks; pretty woman; good-looking woman