school (of painting, ikebana, etc.)
heart-pounding; exciting; thrilling; to have one's heart pound; to be thrilled
person of doubtful origin
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
emperor (of Japan); mikado
Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period); Kyoto-Osaka region; Kansai region
general term; generic name
secret ceremony; ritual; sanctum sanctorum
to depart (for military service); to go (into battle)
low-level; trivial; coarse; low-dimension
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
pigeon chest (deformity of the chest, protruding ribs and sternum); pigeon breast; woman with big breasts; iron armor with protruding chest; curved front portion of a stirrup; curve at the base of a shamisen neck
the other day; some time ago; recently
nasal discharge; nasal mucus; snot; booger; bogey
lavish; luxurious; showy; gaudy
to make something look better; to put into (good, better) shape; to put up a front; to pose; to pretend
soft skin (esp. of a woman)
in history; ever; historical
wife and children; (arch.) wife
exorcism; putting a deadly curse on; cursing to death
perusal; one reading; reading through (once)
depths (of an art, one's mind, etc.); heart; inner mysteries; profound; deep; esoteric
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
time of setting (sun, moon, etc.)
to beg; to request; to beseech; to implore; to entreat
legendary; folkloric; traditional
genius; prodigy; (person of) great talent; remarkable person
to blow out; to spout out
severe (illness, disability, etc.); serious
wide-awake to one's interests
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
above the clouds; the heavens
society; company; the public; the world