Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period); Kyoto-Osaka region; Kansai region
to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.) (onto a surface)
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
to become settled; to be fixed
to brush off; to shake off
right side; style of Japanese court music
type of occupation; occupational category
addition; annexation; appendage
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
advanced student; advanced learner; advanced practitioner; experienced person
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
being empty-handed; bare hands (in a fight); being penniless
bōjutsu (art of using a stick as a weapon)
warfare in which soldiers fling themselves at the enemy; hand-to hand combat
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
producing (people) in great numbers; appearing one after the other
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
private tutor; coach; governess
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
listening (esp. in foreign language education); listening comprehension; (public) hearing
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
very; much; greatly; a lot of
to fail; to blunder; to mess up; to be dismissed; to be fired
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)