Meanings

Treaty of Shimonoseki (1895)

confused mess

to close one's business

usu. the drop between collar and bottom hem on kimono, yukata, etc.

five-toed socks

basement of a department store (where foodstuffs are usually sold)

go-between

how could I (you, etc.) ...?

beginning one's studies with something familiar and gradually increasing the depth of learning

money comes and goes

"lucky" underwear (esp. panties), set aside for special dates

method of patterning traditional Japanese clothing (the tops of all of patterns being pointed at the highest part of the shoulder)

to feel relieved of one's burden

antidiarrheal

upside down

giving a royal welcome

to be squashed by

pulling underarm throw

The Nonpareil Kitchen (nickname for Osaka)

a student must never forget to honor their teacher (honour)