Nouncord; strap; thong · string (of a musical instrument, bow, etc.)

Nounbeginning; start; first step · clue; lead; hint · thread end

Nounstart; beginning; first step; clue

Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; secret · one's circumstances (esp. fiscal) · inner realization; personal enlightenment

Nounhistory; pedigree; lineage

Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'emotion; feeling · atmosphere; mood; spirit

Nounbeginning; inception

Nouncord for attaching a sword scabbard tightly to the obi; sword strap; sword knot

Nounsandal strap; geta strap

Nounemotion; mind

Nounaiguillette (ornamental braided cord)

Nounhemp rope fastened from the bow of a Japanese ship to the tip of the mast

NounGuangxu era (of emperor Dezong of Qing; 1875-1908)

Nounsandal or clog strap

Nounlife

Nounbead string; thread of life

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

Noun, Suru verb(doing) together

Nounumbilical cord

Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism

Nounthe friendly atmosphere of the traditional commercial and working-class neighborhoods

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

Noun4-stringed biwa (Oriental lute)

NounEdo-period atmosphere; old Edo charm; nostalgic ambiance of old Tokyo

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)not distinguishing between what's good and bad; not knowing chalk from cheese; mixing good and bad together; shit and miso are the same

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)not distinguishing between what's good and bad; miso and shit are the same