being familiar with; having a thorough knowledge of; being well-informed about
mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
ancestor; forefather; foremother
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
head of a family; patriarch; matriarch
commoner; plebeian; commoner (in Japan between 1869 and 1947; the lowest of the three classes)
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to appoint; to nominate; to consider (oneself) to be; to pose as; to assume (a role, responsibility, etc.); to take on
family name; house name; family honour; family honor
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
to honor; to honour; to respect; to esteem; to prize
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
integrity; fidelity; constancy; principle; faithfulness; honor
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
in a few days; at an early date
going (up) to the capital; going to Tokyo
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to bow one's head; to hang one's head; to droop (e.g. ears of grain)
to be contented; to be at ease
stopping place (incl. stations, rail yards, junctions, etc.); (railway) station
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
nothing but; except; no more than
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
soon; shortly; before long
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
briskly; quickly; promptly
return to one's country; return to one's hometown
to take one's leave; to excuse oneself; to resign (from); to step down; to decline; to turn down
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
spirited; rising; energetic
heroic spirit; brave heart; aspiration; ambition
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
impudence; audacity; shamelessness; effrontery
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she