今是昨非 | [こんぜさくひ, konzesakuhi] (exp) complete reversal of values or ways of thinking (over time); What appeared wrong in the past now appears right; realizing and regretting the past errors of one's ways [Add to Longdo] |
鳥追い;鳥追 | [とりおい, torioi] (n) (1) driving off birds; (2) procession held at the New Year to chase away the birds for the year, with children singing songs as the villagers walked from house to house; (3) female street musician who wore a braided hat and carried a shamisen; (4) street entertainer who appeared on New Year's eve and performed with a fan [Add to Longdo] |
仏土 | [ぶつど, butsudo] (n) (1) { Buddh } (See 浄土・1) realm of a Buddha; Pure Land; paradise; (2) { Buddh } Buddhist country; land where Buddha has appeared to spread his teachings [Add to Longdo] |