Vocabulary

type of jōruri recitation

fused silica; fused quartz; quartz glass; silica glass

clear glass; plain glass

soda-lime-silica glass; soda-lime glass (most common type of glass)

float glass

multi-layered glass (e.g. double or triple glazing); insulated glazing

heat-resistant glass (e.g. Pyrex); refractory glass

uranium glass

skimboard

black silk or paper triangle worn over the forehead (usu. worn by children)

type of jōruri (dramatic recitation accompanied by a shamisen)

oceanic phenomenon; sea conditions

(Western) clothing store; clothes shop

one shoulder exposed (e.g. because one sleeve of the kimono is undone)

chrysalis of a swallowtail butterfly (esp. of species Atrophaneura alcinous)

hairpin shop

geta with high supports; tall clogs

hermit's residence

recollection; calling to mind

extension of the main room of a home (in traditional palatial-style architecture)

small tatami room

noodles with duck meat and Welsh onions

haori coat used by soldiers

heavy cream

office (usu. for construction, maintenance, services, etc.)

Sunni (Islam); Sunnah

Sunni (Islam)

defense minister; defence minister

vacant constituency

published book; printed book

widowhood; widowerhood; viduity; living without a spouse

small political party

forward price; futures price; futures quotation

international index

remaining money; change

waterway; canal; river

waterway; canal; river

chief of bandits

sick soldier

severe (personality); unaffected by love