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tempura soba without the noodles

mountain in springtime when all of the tree buds open at the same time

a very short while ago

rokurokubi

skin eruptions caused by a cold or fever

to set fire (to)

sparing life and taking life

eighth of nine traditional astrological signs (corresponding to Saturn and north-east)

free markets and open guilds

traditional Japanese magic

seventh of nine traditional astrological signs (corresponding to Venus and west)

to make one's story to seem coherent

to have readied a bow and stand at ready

first sale of the year

five flavors (sweet, salty, spicy, sour, bitter)

cold winter rain

to be troubled

biodegradable plastic

ship of the dead which appears if one goes fishing during the Bon festival

to act self-importantly

founding member (of a music group, etc.)

second of nine traditional astrological signs (corresponding to Saturn and southwest)

to lose a seat (in an election)

conveying the views of the subordinates to the rulers

first of nine traditional astrological signs (corresponding to Mercury and north)

question time (e.g. in parliament, diet, etc.)

to be pleasure to the eye

winning one's first election

operating (e.g. of trains, cars)

first sound of the year for an animal