prepare for a journey

to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail

Synonym of レミング (“lemming”) (rodent)

thrice; three times

(Same as above): thrice; three times

this time

tabi: traditional Japanese socks with a separation between the big toe and the other toes, to allow for the thong of 下駄 (geta, “traditional Japanese wooden clogs”), 草履 (zōri, “traditional Japanese straw sandals”), and other traditional Japanese footwear

on the wane

long trip; long journey

a small stone or pebble, especially one used for throwing