緒

exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism

umbilical cord

aiguillette (ornamental braided cord)

cord for attaching a sword scabbard tightly to the obi; sword strap; sword knot

jumble; hodgepodge; potpourri; heterogenous mixture

Proverb

do not let your guard down after a victory; tighten the strings of your helmet after winning

secret; private matter; confidential matter

emotion; mind

hemp rope fastened from the bow of a Japanese ship to the tip of the mast

the friendly atmosphere of the traditional commercial and working-class neighborhoods

sandal or clog strap

'taru' adjective

tender sentiments; being overcome with emotions; having a tender feeling (for a person)

Noun or verb acting prenominally

venerable; prestigious; with a long history

as if Christmas and one's birthday had come at the same time; as if Lady Luck had just visited twice; as if the Bon Festival and New Year had come at the same time

as if the two busiest days of the year had come at the same time

Idiomatic expression

not distinguishing between what's good and bad; miso and shit are the same

to find a clue; to make a beginning

(suffering) an emotional disturbance

all sorts of things; all manner of affairs

emotionally disturbed child

Abbreviation; Astronomy

Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

"day of the ghost"

emotional; sentimental

Guangxu era (of emperor Dezong of Qing; 1875-1908)

decorative gauze strap that hangs from the front left side of the kohimo when tying closed one's hanpi

life