A satirical term referring to the modern phenomenon in which Buddhist practice is largely neglected in Japan and is only sought out for funeral services.

(archaeology) inner and outer coffins

sympathetic condolence

(card games) madiao (Chinese trick-taking game)

flower / beauty / red-light district

flower / red-light district

Synonym of 梅の花 (ume no hana, “plum blossoms”) / Synonym of 菊の花 (kiku no hana, “chrysanthemum flowers”) / Synonym of 桜の花 (sakura no hana, “cherry blossoms”) / (colloquial) an imperial prince

come home in triumph

(literally) know the other side and yourself, a hundred battles will not be perilous

sweet osmanthus / the flowers of the sweet osmanthus