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curtained sleeping platform in shinden-style residences (used by people of high rank)

something worshiped as a symbol for the spirit of the dead

Brocken spectre; Brocken bow

Jersey cudweed (species of cottonweed, Gnaphalium affine)

Slang

pubic hair

flunky; cat's-paw; tool; person whose services are at the disposal of another

road for persons of high rank

theme chosen for an imperial poetry contest

Abbreviation; Slang

same; matching; going together

Asplenium antiquum (species of spleenwort)

Dendropanax trifidus (species of flowering plant)

leaves used for serving or offering sake, rice, etc.

side dish

theme; subject; motif

theme for the Imperial New Year's Poetry Contest

Astronomy

Auriga (constellation); the Charioteer

worship by the emperor at a shrine

death of important person (e.g. prince, princess, cabinet minister)

Written on votive offerings or condolence money envelopes

before the spirit of the deceased

Abbr. of お煎餅

(Japanese) rice cracker; senbei

mimosa (Mimosa pudica); sensitive plant; touch-me-not

poem written by the Emperor or a member of the imperial family

chamber pot; bedpan

Oie school of calligraphy (based on the gyōsho style; popular in the Edo period); Sonen school; Shorenin school

boiled barley and rice

arrival (of the emperor, etc.)

blood of Christ (Eucharist)