dance (in kabuki); dance play
Bandō; former name of the Kantō region
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
bystreet; side street; back street; alley; lane
destination; place one stays during a trip
head of family; head house; sōke; founder (of a style, etc.); originator
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
to put a lot of effort (into); to take a strong interest (in); to put great emphasis (on); to show zeal (for)
to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation
to jump; to leap; to splash (of oil, mud, etc.); to spatter; to burst; to crack open
congestion; crush; crowding; confusion; disorder
every person; every mouth; every entrance
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
briskly; energetically; livelily; efficiently; crisply; vigorously
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
to sing someone's praises; to give someone a boost; (lit.) to carry a lantern
manservant employed by a samurai (Edo period)
great actor; famous actor; star
worship with adoration; ardent admiration
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
to loiter; to hang around; to wander around; to prowl; to roam
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
gate (of a property); (in the) style of a gate; gate-equipped (house, shop, etc.); kanji "gate" radical (radical 169)
wooden fence; board fence
depending on the circumstances; due to (with modifying verb)
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
bad things happen to those who attempt things; (lit.) if a dog walks they will hit a stick; good luck may come unexpectedly
doorplate; nameplate; gate pass
main castle; stronghold; inner citadel; this castle
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
Asada Souhaku (1815.6.29-1894.3.16)
medicine; the healing art; healing; doctor
Confucianism; Confucianist; Chinese scholar