(arch.) metallic; cutting edge of a bladed instrument
horse oil; extract of horse subcutaneous fat, used in cosmetics and traditional medicine
kaoliang; variety of sorghum, esp. used in making spirits
white magnolia; Magnolia denudata
clockwork (motor, etc.); spring action
goody goody; goody two-shoes; teacher's pet
kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa); Japanese flowering dogwood
rustic bathhouse (esp. at onsen)
falling on one's backside (behind, bottom); pratfall; mochi used to celebrate a child's first birthday; mochi tied to a baby's back if he starts walking before his first birthday in order to cause him to fall on his backside
yucca (plant of the lily family)
groundwork; preparation; walking practice; strengthening one's legs; leg hold (wrestling, judo, etc.); wooden beam that joins underfloor pillars
abundance; stock; amount; existing amount
to pluck; to pick; to nip off
to make a pass at; to hit on; to call out to (in an attempt to seduce)
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
continuously; throughout; in succession
search for a husband for one's daughter
congratulatory visit to the Imperial Palace (for New Year and the Emperor's birthday)
to stand high in one's superior's favor and trust