noun:

• prostitute from the Yoshiwara district of a fairly high rank (Edo period)

noun:

• large paper lantern on a pole

expression / godan ~る verb:

• to get a laugh

noun / ~する noun:

• coming of a visitor to one's home

noun:

• draft of a standard; draft standard

noun:

• lord of a manor
• estate steward

noun:

• member of a standing committee

ichidan verb / intransitive verb:

• to put on a moderate amount of lean or firm weight; to gain healthy weight (e.g. from muscle); to become overweight as opposed to obese

noun:

• ancestor who rejuvenated a dynasty or a family

noun / ~する noun:

• death of a high-ranking priest - Buddhism term

noun / ~する noun:

• intermission during a performance (e.g. variety show, play, sumo, etc.)
• temporary departure of an actor (between the first and second halves of a noh or kyogen performance, during which time they change costumes, etc.)

expression / godan ~る verb:

• to take a meal; to have a meal; to catch a meal; to get grub; to grub; to break bread; to chow down; to eat dinner; to have a bite; to strap on a feed-bag

~の noun / noun:

• outside a plane; outboard

noun:

• meaning or gist of a decree

noun:

• traditional square chair with armrests and a torii-shaped back (used by the emperor, etc. during ceremonies)

noun:

• node (joint) of a bamboo

noun:

• temporary coaching status for a retired wrestler - Sumo term

noun / ~する noun:

• visit to a Buddhist temple

noun:

• washable chopsticks carried in a case (to be used in place of disposable chopsticks)

noun:

• woman so glamorous as to bring ruin to a country (castle) as its king (lord) is captivated by her beauty; femme fatale - four character idiom ➜ 傾城傾国

expression:

• the importance of creating an environment conducive to a child's learning ➜ 孟母三遷の教え

noun / ~の noun:

• inner part of a house (near the kitchen, living room, etc.)
• family matters; household affairs; personal business

noun:

• central pillar of a pagoda ➜ 心柱【しんばしら】

noun / expression:

• trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; kid stuff; puerile trick

noun:

• spirit of a flower