paper lantern with bow-shaped handle
taking turns; working in shifts
whirlpool of political strife
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
stew prepared from ingredients contributed by members of a party, and eaten in the dark for fun
brewery; distillery; winery
moon rabbit; moon hare; mythical figure who lives on the moon
grudge; complaint; reproach
the ancestral Sun Goddess
aromatic; heroic deed; outstanding achievement
marriage where the couple live apart and occasionally visit each other
private records; secret notes; secret document; confidential papers
alcoholic beverage for medicinal purposes
oyaki; fried round wheat or buckwheat flour cake with various fillings; imagawayaki; thick pancake containing bean jam, served hot
at a loose end; having nothing to do
sorceress; medium; female fortuneteller
with a flop; flump; plump
horseplay; fooling around
ceremony for the repose of a soul; ceremony to pray for the long life of the emperor, empress, crown prince, etc.
powerful deity (sometimes impetuous); miraculous spirit
affected (appearance, attitude); stuck up; self-loving
pail-like wooden container typically lacquered in Japanese style, used for holding and serving hot liquids
podgily; plumply; thickly
travel planning; travel plans
uncrowned; without rank; having no championship wins; receiving no (major) awards
lidded; covered; container with a lid
moron; idiot; stupid person
mimesis; mimicry; camouflage
extremely cold feeling that makes one feel numb; sharp pain that is almost numbing; heartrending; touching the heart
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
to step on; to trample down; to tread on
to talk; to discuss; to debate; to negotiate