hen's egg (esp. in Chinese cuisine)
gooseberry; currant; plants from the Ribes genus
morning glory seeds (medicinal use)
blue mold; blue mould; penicillium
short-sleeved (or sleeveless) undergarment worn by aristocratic men
family crest shaped like creeping woodsorrel
timidity; cowardliness; (lit.) courage of a flea
to recover a cost; to recover an expense; to get a return on one's investment; to get one's money's worth
dogtooth violet (Erythronium japonicum)
bracket fungus (Ganoderma lucidum); reishi mushroom
round dumpling (made of rice flour, etc.)
cherry fruit (esp. sweet cherry, Prunus avium)
animal beneficial to humans
to look down on; to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
Double Cross (role-playing game)
second most severe of the five punishments of ancient China (castration for men, confinement for women)
hyuganatsu (species of citrus, Citrus tamurana)
mochi rice cake with red bean jam filling; mochi rice cake covered in red bean jam; mochi rice cake
first visit to inn, restaurant, etc. without an introduction
broad-leaved forest; broadleaf forest
naughty boy; mischievous boy; little rascal; brat
empress's residence; empress
rivalry in love; rivalry for the heart of a woman
unflavored rice porridge; rice porridge made of only white rice and water
rhizome; rootstalk; rootstock
accomplishments; taking lessons (in dance, music, tea ceremony, flower arranging, etc.)
to inherit; to receive; to take over by transfer