old name for part of Hyogo prefecture
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
one end; an end; part; fragment
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
bedside; near one's pillow
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
starting point; point of departure
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
clear; fair; fine; serene
praise; glorification; extolment
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
to become an expert; to be master at
male temple employee (esp. one who does odd jobs)
samue; monk's working clothes
to offer; to present; to serve (food and drink); to offer (to the gods); to set up (before an altar)
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid
eboshi; black-lacquered headgear (made of silk, cloth or paper) originally worn by court nobles in ancient Japan
samurai costume; old ceremonial costume
hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary
earth (color, colour); ashen; deathly pale
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
pupil; student; schoolchild
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
phantom; vision; illusion; extremely rare item