a bright (rosy) future awaiting one; having the world before one
changing one's attitude or conduct and making a new start; turning over a new leaf
there are exceptions to every rule; (lit.) rocks will flow and leaves will sink
Asarum nipponicum (species of wild ginger)
from the cradle to the grave
(one's) crush; (one's) love interest; person one is romantically interested in
the apple doesn't fall far from the tree; like father, like son
ginseng extract (used as a tonic)
tatami room; Japanese-style room
chaste, strong-minded woman; virtuous woman; heroine
with heroic drive and boundless energy
waza-ari (in judo, a half-point awarded for good but incomplete execution)
saying whatever one feels; speaking at random; making careless remarks; rambling talk
nothing comes of nothing; don't expect things to happen on their own; (lit.) the seed you don't plant doesn't grow
standard time and frequency signal
everything; every affair (matter); all things
too much thinking gets you nowhere; excessive enthusiasm clouds one's judgment
diseases for which a particular medicine is indicated
oncidium (Oncidium obryzatum); dancing lady orchid; golden shower orchid
bon voyage; have a nice trip
best is Fuji, second is a hawk, third is an eggplant (of auspicious things to see in a dream, esp. one's first dream of the year)
sweet adzuki bean paste made of a mixture of mashed and whole beans
vast; boundless; vague; obscure