Kyūshū (southernmost of the four main islands of Japan)
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
at least; at most; (even) just
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
voluntary; optional; free; elective
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
to go out to meet; to receive; to call for; to summon; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to take (e.g. a wife)
fearfully; timidly; cautiously; nervously
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
Tsu (city in Mie); harbour; harbor; ferry
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
life; living; I; me; student
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
Satsuma (former province located in the west of present-day Kagoshima Prefecture); sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
information; news; information (data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.); informatics (as a subject)
influential feudal domain; powerful clan
union; combination; association; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
grand; far-reaching; ambitious
young person; youngster; greenhorn; novice; inexperienced person
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
person who has rendered distinguished service
without a doubt; completely; something out of the question; something outrageous; being utterly inferior; being helpless
accompanying (someone); going with; travelling together; the same bank; the said bank
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
meritorious deed; services
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
lower side; lower edge; lower border; lower hem
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
gathering place; labour camp for drifters, criminals, etc. (Edo period); entertainment hall (for rakugo, manzai, magic, music, etc.); vaudeville theater (theatre)
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
to bring back; to restore
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
a moment; a minute; an instant; stubborn; obstinate
gnomefish (Scombrops boops)
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
to brandish; to flash; to display
to become clumsy; to miss one's aim