forewarned is forearmed; in fair weather prepare for foul; (lit.) don't forget war in time of peace
winning by opponent's resignation (in the game of go)
to satisfy (one); to meet (one's) desire
standard measurement for the distance between pillars in eastern Japan (approx. 182 cm); Kanto-size tatami mat (approx. 176 cm by 88 cm)
fiveleaf aralia (Acanthopanax sieboldianus)
notification (from a high to a low official)
favored geisha; beloved geisha; geisha somebody is showing favor to
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
mythical island inhabited only by women; isle of women; women-only location
before the spirit of the deceased
stroll garden with a central pond; large garden best enjoyed by walking around it
half asleep and half awake
Rutaceae (citrus family of plants)
sounding someone out; putting out a feeler; testing the waters; small jackpot (esp. pachinko)
positivism; progressive argument
to hammer into place; to end (a performance); to kill; to slay
room arranged for the summer (by removing screens and doors to improve air flow)
being the sole master of the situation; reigning supreme; standing unchallenged
to have many visitors (of a home); to be prosperous (of a shop)
pseudonym of a haiku poet
to sift out; to screen or eliminate (candidates)
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
unlucky day (according to astrology); (previously a) death anniversary; purification and fast day
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
round-faced; bulging at the bottom; swelling toward the bottom
to think too much of; to make too much of