two persons; two people; pair; couple
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
copying and transmitting a text
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
Taishō era (1912.7.30-1926.12.25); Taisho era
old family; old-established family; one's old home; one's childhood home
storehouse with thick (earthen) walls; godown
and then; and so; and; so then
Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
(present) head of a family
sutra; Buddhist scriptures
Heike family; Taira family
departure from the capital
earthenware pot (used as a decanter); jar; jug
favourable; favorable; promising; satisfactory; in good shape
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved
drawing; painting; picture
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
the said person; he; she; same surname
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
the present year; at that time
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
residing; living; dwelling
to sell off; to sell completely
being scattered and ultimately lost; dissipation
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
news (from somebody); letter; contact; (somebody's) whereabouts; (somebody's) movements
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
using the strongest words possible
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
(academic) excellence; superiority; honors (e.g. graduating with); cum laude
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand