beam running between columns in traditional Japanese architecture, esp. within Japanese-style rooms
joint; seam; joining point
inferior goods; faulty item
to turn yellow; to become tinged with yellow; to yellow (with age)
Taishō era (1912.7.30-1926.12.25); Taisho era
valuable article; valuables
plating (chrome, gold, silver, etc.); coating; gilding; pretense; pretence; simulation
divining sticks; counting; calculation
treasure chest; strongbox
elephant (Elephantidae spp.)
lease agreement; rental contract
to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
to pull oneself together; to focus one's mind; to brace oneself; to gird up one's loins
cloud of dust (sand, etc.)
establishment; founding; organization; organisation
(person with) no sense of direction; poor sense of locality
breathing techniques; breath control
labyrinth; maze; mystery; dungeon
tick-tock; tick-tack; sound of clock
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
fit; spasm; attack; seizure
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
vague recollection; faint memory
soccer ball; football (as used in soccer)
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
broth left over after boiling meat, fish, vegetables, etc.; stock
whirlpool; maelstrom; vortex; spiral (shape, pattern)
going in and out of style; changes in fashion
useless; no good; hopeless
earpick; ear cleaning (with an earpick)
but; however; even though; even if
breaking ball (pitch); curve ball; screwball