Alternative spelling of 花一匁

a traditional Japanese children's game that is similar to the game red rover

waiting impatiently / time dragging on

intense concentration / a samadhi of perfect unity of body and mind in all activities (ekavyūha-samādhi).

(informal) a Buddhist monk, a bonze

patching clothing / throwing together words or ideas from others

patch / patch together (an essay etc.)

息継ぎ: breather; break to breathe (during an activity that requires continuous use of the lungs)

息継ぎ: to take a breather

金継ぎ: kintsugi (the art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold)