analects; sayings; quotations

item/work of outstanding calibre/quality

a traditional Japanese drawstring purse, hung from the 帯 (obi, “sash or belt”), used to contain small items such as a 火打ち (hiuchi, “striking flint, firestarter”, literally “fire + striker”), money, or medicine

the Colosseum

brothel

see amanojaku above

frailness, weakness

frail, weak

lucky

expresses approval, appreciation, or happiness