Talk:Suzumiya Haruhi:Volume7 Chapter 5

Translator's Notes

tachi

The tachi is a Japanese long sword which is slightly longer than a katana. It was used primarily on horseback, where it was able to be drawn efficiently for cutting down enemy footsoldiers. However, on the ground, while it was still an effective weapon, it was nevertheless awkward to use. This is why its companion, the uchigatana (the predecessor of the katana) was developed.

For more info, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachi

Daruma doll

Daruma dolls, also known as dharma, are hollow and round Japanese wish dolls with no arms or legs, modelled after Bodhidharma. Typical colors are red (most common), yellow, green, and white. The doll has a face with a moustache and beard, but its eyes only contain the color white. Using black ink, one fills in a single circular eye while thinking of a wish. Should the wish later come true, the second eye is filled in.

Chances are, you've seen it in anime or manga, but here's a link with pictures: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daruma_doll

Insalata Caprese

Insalata Caprese (Salad in the style of Capri) is a simple salad of sliced fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes and basil from the Italian region of Campania. It is seasoned with salt, black pepper, and olive oil. The main ingredients are similar to Pizza Margherita, but are not cooked. The dish represents the main colours of the Italian flag.

Risotto alla Milanese

An Italian dish which includes a specially-prepared rice called 'risotto', served with chicken or beef stock and saffron, and usually together with osso buco, a stew made from veal (cattle) bones.

Pheasant's Eye

Also known as Adonis amurensis, a small, yellow flower. They are called fukuju (福寿草)in Japanese.

Since the English wiki doesn't have an entry for it, I'll direct you to the Japanese wiki page if you want pictures: http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%A6%8F%E5%AF%BF%E8%8D%89

Persian Violets

Although they are called Persian Violets, they are not related to violets in any manner. They are (as their name suggests) violet and their scientific name is Cyclamen persicum.

For pictures and info, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclamen

Hairy Violets

Yes, I know. Strange names so far -.-

A member of the Viola genus, their scientific name is Viola hirta. For a picture, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola_hirta

Chinese Box Turtle

Also known as the Golden Headed turtle and the snake eating turtle. They are an endangered species, and are found mostly in Japan, Taiwan and China.

For pictures, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_box_turtle

Golden Coin Turtle

They are also called the Three-Striped Box Turtle. They are found mostly in Asia, are critically endangered, and are notoriously known for their usage in a traditional Chinese herbal jelly called Guilinggao. Its scientific name is Cuora trifasciata.

For more info see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_coin_turtle

"Changing"

“Even if the future were to change, I don’t care. What’s important is it should start changing now.”

I can't quite make sense of this line as is. My impression is that it means something like:

“Even if the future were to change, I don’t care. What’s important is that the future should emerge out of the now.”--Nutcase 08:30, 16 February 2007 (PST)