daruma

• The daruma is used at the beginning of a new year, or a new project, to remind you of the goals. —  News from www.thesunchronicle.com
• While the chief traditional reference, an unfinished daruma, can be sussed out from the context, the significance of Michiko's allusion to classic shounen manga, such as Fist of the North Star and especially the boxing title Ashita no Joe, might be more allusive. —  Ain't It Cool News - The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news.
• Thus certain legless and shapeless dolls are called after him, and snow-figures are denominated Yuki-daruma (Snow Daruma Footnote 173: Needless to say that no such text exists Footnote 174: Used for carrying parcels, and for presenting anything to, and receiving anything from, a superior. —  Japanese Literature Including Selections from Genji Monogatari and Classical Poetry and Drama of Japan
• Aww … no shoujo eyes daruma? —  Anime Nano!
• this is a daruma. fill in one eye to make a wish for the new year. once the wish is fulfilled, fill out the other eye. may all your wishes come true in 2009. —  Diane, A Shaded View on Fashion

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