high-quality glossy white habutai silk; raw silk twill fabric with fine diamond pattern
fragrant wood; wooden peg; toggle
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
thin string of dried abalone (often tied to a gift)
lined (clothing, etc.); something lined
sumo wrestling using strength instead of technique
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
to fail one step short of great success; to fall at the last hurdle
offering a gift (to a superior)
blunder; failure; mistake; error
products originating in Kansai (Edo period)
extemporary; improvised; extemporaneous
smooth; meticulous; painstaking; detailed
bellyband; apron; bib; breastplate
sleeved quilt; futon with sleeves; cotton padded nightwear
governing by law and reason rather than by military force
to make up one's mind (to do something); to resolve firmly (to do something)
beating of a drum as a signal to announce the opening (beginning) of an event (theatrical performance, festival, etc.)
preparation; supplying; procurement
temperature and flavor (of tea)
sounding someone out; putting out a feeler; testing the waters; small jackpot (esp. pachinko)
difficult to write or draw; does not write well (pen, brush, etc.)
old wound; scar; old unpleasant incident; past misdeed
to be young; to be young and have a promising future