arrival in Japan; coming to Japan; visit to Japan
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
to repeat a mistake (of somebody); to make the same mistake as that of ...; (lit.) to follow the rut (left by someone else)
to disappear; to vanish; to bolt; to go into hiding
chaos; turmoil; pandemonium; havoc
soup containing rice cakes and vegetables (New Year's dish)
shiruko; sweet red-bean soup with mochi
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
fearfully; timidly; cautiously; nervously
prohibition on women entering (usu. for religious reasons); no female admission
monastery; convent; cloister; abbey
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
hills and fields; hill and dale
Buddha; Shakyamuni; Buddhist image; figure of Buddha; the dead; dead person
to serve; to work for; to attend
close-cropped head; bald hill
going west; heading westward
entering the priesthood; priest; monk; bonze
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
complete change; reform; restoration; remodeling; remodelling; renewal
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
sincerity; true heart; devotion
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
(temporary) closure of school
eternity; permanence; perpetuity
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
to pierce; to penetrate; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice); to feel keenly; to make a deep impression
to lose one's footing; to slip
leather boots; rubber boots; wellingtons; wellies; long boots; high boots
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
fish market; fish dealer; fishmonger
female high-school student
use; utility; profit; gain