miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum); miracle berry
cut in the skin caused by a vacuum formed by a whirlwind; mythical weasel-like creatures riding on whirlwinds and inflicting sharp, painless wounds
weasel (esp. the Japanese weasel, Mustela itatsi); mustelid (any other member of the weasel family, incl. badgers, martens, minks, ferrets, otters, polecats, stoats, skunks, etc.)
hu (ancient Chinese vessel shaped like a vase, usually used to store alcohol)
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
elementary school; primary school; school for children over eight years old in ancient China; traditional Chinese philology
assorted vegetables for sukiyaki (esp. green onion)
when; at what moment; what time
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
ascent; climbing; ascending (path); upbound (esp. toward Tokyo)
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
the other day; lately; recently
becoming red hot; red heat; scorching heat; running high (of emotions); burning (with passion, enthusiasm, etc.)
estimation; criticism; comment
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
to wish to go well; to have good intentions
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); wrapped offering (of money); twisting throw
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
if it is not ...; if it does not ...
skull (esp. weatherbeaten, used as symbol of death); death's head; cranium
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted
the reason is ...; it is because ...
anyone and everyone; anybody at all
drop in the bucket; very small quantity; chicken feed; insignificant amount; (lit.) sparrow tears
(arch.) seal; (arch.) stamp; depressing the string of a zither with one's left hand; (in archery) left hand; obstinacy; stubbornness
killing time; staving off boredom
to walk through (to the end); to walk the whole way
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
empty air; sky; shunyata; emptiness; air force; fruitlessness; meaninglessness
prohibition; interdiction; forbidden; prohibited