| Akaasa |
Aka=red/crimson/scarlet
asa=flax/linen/hemp |
| Aka
Fuji |
Fuji refers to Mt. Fuji (see the above picture) |
| Hanko |
Seal used for the Craftsman's signature |
| Hakone |
Japanese town where Himitsu Bako are crafted |
| Hana |
Flower/Petals |
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Himitsu Bako |
Himitsu means Secret and Bako means Box |
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Ichimatsu |
A checked pattern |
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Jindaisaya |
Jindai means "Ancient Time" and Saya is Traditional
Japanese pattern |
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Kagome |
Woven Bamboo Wood |
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Kaminari Fuji |
Kaminari=lightning/thunder Fuji=Mt. Fuji |
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Karakuri |
Mechanism/Trick/Device |
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Katsura |
Japanese Judas Tree |
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Kikkou |
Tortoise shell pattern |
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Kirichigai |
Kire=to cut Chigai=different |
| Kisaya |
Ki=yellow Saya=Traditional Japanese pattern |
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Koyosegi |
Many yosegi samples
that are connected or joined creating a much larger pattern |
| Kumiki |
Traditional japanese wooden puzzle toys |
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Kuroasa |
Kuro=black or dark Asa=hemp |
| Mame |
Mame=Bean and generally refers to a smaller box
(usually 1 Sun or minature) |
| Maru |
Circle |
| Momiji |
Maple or Autumn colors |
| Muku |
Purity |
| Nami |
Wave |
| Ran |
Random |
| Ruiji |
Resemblance or similarity |
| Sakura |
Cherry Blossom or Cherry Tree |
| Sansui |
Mountain Lake |
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Seigaiha |
A wave design made of the arches of
concentric circles superimposed upon one another so that only the upper
portion of each set of circles is visible. |
| Sun |
Referring to size of the box (1 Sun = 1.22
inches) |
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Tobrizuru |
Usually used in reference to flying Geese or Cranes
in Zougan marquetry |
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Utamaro |
Woodblock artists famous for Ukiyoe style prints |
| Uroko |
Scale (of fish) |
| Yabane |
Arrow feathers |
| Yosegi
or Yoseki |
Yoseru=To put aside/gather Ki=Wood |
| Zougan |
Japanese traditional handicraft or marquetry |
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