to fight with swords; to cross swords
teary-eyed; damp (e.g. skin, hair); moist
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
demon; devil; evil spirit; monster; goblin; apparition
invitation; bringing over; bringing about; giving rise to; causing
inquiry; enquiry; hearing
to think constantly about; to dwell on
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
wish; dream; prayer; one's desire
on the occasion of; at the time of
first shrine visit of New Year
monetary offering; offertory
to get a haircut; to give a haircut; to cut hair
to cut off a finger (as an act of apology); to catch one's finger (in a door, etc.)
multi-unit apartments; apartment complex
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
(arch.) it is not so; no; never mind
sake made without added alcohol or sugar
top-quality sake brewed from rice grains milled to 50% of weight or less
to; traditional unit of volume, approx. 18 litres; square bearing block (at the top of a pillar); Chinese "Dipper" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
to project; to protrude; to pop out (e.g. eyes); to jump out; to rush out
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
separation; farewell; parting
wearing (e.g. uniform, seat belt); having on