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

to distribute

feel compelled to

to draw lots

hammer throw (track and field event)

cylindrical seat made of straw covered in fabric

to give a reason

Japanese Western-style envelope (opening on the long dimension; numbered 0-7, each with different sizes)

child born out of wedlock

processing trade (importing all or part of raw and auxiliary materials, parts, components, accessories, and packaging materials in bond from a foreign company, and re-exporting the finished products after processing or assembly for distribution an...

to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to)

helmet with white hair coming out of the top, making the wearer look like an old person

to attract attention

patterns of thinking

sooner or later

deep black

classification of fragrant woods used as incense

love of cleanliness

device with axle used to change the backdrop of a (kabuki) play

to read the situation

salad dressed with tofu, white sesame, and white miso

around the neck

even if that isn't the case

going along with a joke, etc. at the beginning then pointing out its ridiculousness

haploidy

professional dengaku performer (usu. appearing as a monk)

company information session

tea container (usually for thick tea used at the tea ceremony)

diffuser

death (and entering the hereafter)