not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
tenth day of the month; ten days
chain mail (armor, armour)
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
boy; son; baby boy; young man
neighboring village; neighbouring village
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
successfully; nicely; (yummy) food; yum-yum
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
whole roast (e.g. pig, turkey, etc.)
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
going into battle; departure for the front
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
having gone too far to turn back
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
to launch a surprise attack
to picture; to come into one's mind; to remember