celebration; auspicious occasion
warding off evil; protecting against misfortune
two colours; two varieties; two types
to say the same thing over and over again; to talk until one is blue in the face
to nip (something) in the bud
eradication of malignant spirits (esp. used in fantasy and science fiction)
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
to have someone send (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (via someone else); to leave (a message) with someone; (arch.) to use as an excuse; (arch.) to make a pretext of
proposal; offer; request; application
land route; overland route; by land; overland
to practice; to practise; to train; to drill; to become practiced; to become practised
famous (commercial) establishment; well-known store (shop, restaurant)
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
emotion; feeling; atmosphere; mood; spirit
short trip; brief journey; excursion
totteringly; with tottering steps; toddling
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
running continuously; firing in rapid succession
impostor; imposter; pretender; liar
watchtower; watch tower; lookout tower
look; appearance; spectacle; sight; observation meditation; outlook on ...
to end in vain; to be wasted effort
rebellious phase; rebellious age
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
as; because; with; due to
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
bed and food; eating and sleeping
unsophisticated; ruggedly honest; artless; unaffected; simple; naive
vacant house; unoccupied house
to change one's residence
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely