noshi; long thin strip of dried abalone in folded patterned paper, attached to a gift
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
long sword (esp. the tachi, worn on the hip edge down by samurai); large sword; straight single-edged Japanese sword (from the mid-Heian period or earlier)
to pull in; to take for oneself; to tuck up (one's sleeves)
in a hurry; hastily; in feverish haste
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
to do ... incessantly; to do ... hard; (arch.) to happen repeatedly; (arch.) to happen over and over again
hammer; hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
fawn colour; fawn-colored horse
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)
Skanda (swift-footed guardian deity); great runner
to chase; to run after; to pursue
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
thus; in this way; like this
cancelling a meeting; adjournment of a meeting (due to lack of attendance)
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
illness; disease; bad habit; weakness; fault
staying at home or indoors; living in seclusion; retirement
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
to be taken ill; to be addicted to; to become absorbed in; to give oneself up (to)
ceremony; celebration; law code
medicine; the healing art; healing; doctor
encouragement of learning
drama; play; powerful drug
one yen; throughout (an area); whole district
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
many people; everyone; all sorts of people
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause