it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
street; road; traffic; coming and going; flow (of water, air, etc.); passage; transmission (of sound)
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
one bow; one salute; one greeting
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
family of samurai lineage; person with samurai ancestors; shizoku; the second of three official classes in Japan in 1869-1947, consisting of former samurai
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
running errands; going on errands; (transaction of) business; going about one's business; doing one's business (i.e. at the toilet); going to the washroom
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
to become pale; to turn pale
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
leading advocate; important proponent; strong advocator
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
roofing; roofed with; thatching; thatched with; shingling; shingled with
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
drawing room; study; writing alcove; publishing house
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
to head home; to leave for home
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
new leaves; young leaves; fresh verdure
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
driving rain; rainstorm; wind and rain
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
the way back; the way home; return trip
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished