drums sounded in the morning to draw the crowds to a match
complete set of household goods
to redraw (a line); to catch (a cold) again; to consult (a reference) again
privy seal; imperial seal
newly recruited wrestlers in the first round of presentation after mae-zumo
to marry off; to espouse to
origin; fundamental element
type of amulet sold at Shinto shrines
bamboo arrow shaft; arrow bamboo (Pseudosasa japonica)
key money (esp. on an apartment); premium (payment)
hiring locally; locally-hire; local employee; employment of local staff
servile smile; sycophantic smile; servile laugh; sycophantic laugh
outstanding work of calligraphy
conscription ordinance; conscription law; draft; Conscription Ordinance (1873-1927)
selection for high office; selecting of fit (talented) persons for higher positions
to lose the attacking initiative
owlet moth (members of the family Noctuidae); noctuid
person who always wants to make a good impression; pretentious person
glue (usu. from animal and fish bone, skin, etc.)
you've hit the nail on the head; that's just what I thought; that's exactly like I feel; that's exactly what I think, too
to go before; to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
long gallop; long horse ride
Shōan era (1171.4.21-1175.7.28); Jōan era
burning off a field (in early spring)
giving something a try because one has nothing to lose
counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc.; (arch.) counter for boats
comparing heights; comparison of statures