moon snail (Naticidae spp.); moon shell; Marten's pearl oyster (Pinctada fucata martensii); Akoya pearl oyster
extinguishing illusion and passing over to Nirvana
zigzag-shaped paper streamer often used to adorn Shinto-related objects
two-handed arm twist down
Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum); common basil; tree whose branches are said to split into seven pieces upon falling
Nazism; national socialism
agrément; approval by a state of a diplomatic appointment from a foreign country
fabric shaku (approx. 36.4 cm)
sacred wine or sake; sake offered to the gods
circular; circulating letter; reply