fine weather (i.e. little or no clouds); fair weather; clear weather; clear sky; fair skies
chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
sunlight; rays of the Sun
moss; short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance
Chinese "Tail" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for fish, shrimp, etc.
Imperial Palace (esp. from 1888 to 1946)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to take up one's residence
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
to do nothing but; to spend all one's time doing
weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
(Edo-period) chief minister
to be lifted; to be raised; to happen suddenly; to occur; to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
bush clover; Japanese clover (any flowering plant of genus Lespedeza); dark red exterior with blue interior (color combination worn in autumn); Hagi (city in Yamaguchi)
Manji era (1658.7.23-1661.4.25)
disorder; confusion; disturbance (of order, peace, etc.); corruption (e.g. of public morals)
being blocked (and contained); reduced circumstances
domain administration (Edo period); clan administration
magistrate; shogunate administrator
Ministry of War (Tang-dynasty China)
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
interrogation; hearing; trial
fury; frenzy; madness; wildness
Aki (former province located in the west of present-day Hiroshima Prefecture)
reeking of blood; stinking of blood; bloody (battle, crime, etc.)
naked sword; drawn sword; shellfish removed from the shell