grass used for thatching; sedge used for thatching
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to break by stepping on; to trample; to stomp on; to walk across; to travel on foot
wind and frost; hardships
being alone; solitude; loneliness; orphan
snow that falls on mountains
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity
lover; sweetheart; mistress
abdomen; stomach; lower parts; under parts
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
sumo wrestling; wrestler; rikishi
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
to drag around; to pull about; to lead around (by the nose)
unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
foundation stone; cornerstone
appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments; elusive; phantom
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
meteor; shooting star; falling star
traditional; from ancient times; formerly
good quality; fine quality; superior quality; high quality
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
body guard; military escort
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
manners and customs; folkways; usage
spine; backbone; spinal column
Nanbokuchō period (of Japan; 1336-1392); period of the Northern and Southern courts; period of the Northern and Southern dynasties (of China; 5th-6th c.)
Southern Court (of Japan; 1336-1392); Southern Dynasty; Southern Dynasties (of China; 420-589)