comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
to drop; to light; to kindle; to make tea
abundant; rich; ripe; mellow
crops; agricultural produce
contribution (to a temple, shrine, etc.); donation
working in the fields; working on a farm
nevertheless; still; however; yet
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
to beat; to gain a point; to upset
caller; visitor; company; guest
castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord
living by oneself; living alone
foreign; imported; outpatient; outpatient care; outpatient clinic
character of a place; situation; location; occasion
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners
wicker trunk; wicker luggage
Shugendō; Japanese mountain asceticism incorporating Shinto and Buddhist concepts
Buddhist priest; monk; son (of others)
cavalry; mobility; maneuverability
awareness of things around one; ability to understand what is going on around oneself; judgment; judgement; discretion
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
depending on; dependent on
to assemble (e.g. goods into a set); to gather; to put together
insecticide; insect repellent
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
memento (esp. of a deceased person); keepsake; heirloom; remembrance; souvenir
need; want; necessity; expenses; cost
preparation; provision; guarding