Izawa Motohiko (1954.12-)
cutting one's hair before entering a monastery; tonsure
to let a fox into the henhouse; to do something dangerous; (lit.) to let loose a tiger in the marketplace
Akechi Mitsutsuna (1497.9.13-1535.9.12)
caring for one's parents in return
strong person; person putting on a brave front; bamboo tube with holes drilled in it (used as a stand for kitchen utensils, fans, etc.); checks; plaid
arrival of the ideal time (for); arrival of an opportunity (to)
Ashikaga Motouji (1340-1367)
to convulse (e.g. with laughter); to split one's sides
ridiculous; stupid; foolish; absurd; laughable
pre-Kumarajiva Chinese translation (i.e. before the 5th century)
to close (of flowers); to shut; to get narrower
ruffian; scamp; hooligan; out-of-work person; day laborer without a job
debate; argument; lawsuit; (legal) dispute
variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; 300 tsubo (991.74 meters square, 0.24506 acres); six ken (10.91 m)