good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing
to get used (to); to get familiar with; to get skillful with
brushwork; handling of one's brush; command of one's pen; penmanship
handwriting; calligraphy specimen; example of penmanship; holograph
to dig up; to turn up; to tear up; to rake up (e.g. old scandal); to dig over
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
detour; circumvention; turning movement
ascent; uphill; upward slope; (gradual) upturn; increase
to scale (mountain, flight of stairs, etc.)
the other side of a river; the other side of the tracks; place where lower class people live
shape of a globe; globe shape; spherical
wicket gate; wooden door; entrance to an entertainment venue (i.e. sumo arena, etc.)
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
faded color; faded colour; antique look
tipsy; pleasantly drunk; mellow; entranced; enchanted; captivated
historical records; historical materials
welcome!; nice to see you!
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
artifact spirit; in folk belief, long-lived objects (household objects, living beings, nature, etc.) become inhabited by a spirit
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
old furniture; curios; secondhand goods
container; receptacle; utensil; implement; calibre; talent
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
accent (on a syllable, word); stress; intonation; inflection; (language) accent (e.g. American, British); accent (e.g. in a design)
approximate age; age range
audience (with a person of high standing); eye-level
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
hard-packed dirt (clay, gravel, etc.) floor; concrete floor
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
minutely; in detail; with particular attention
black lustre; black luster