illustrated storybook with yellow covers (Edo period)
unconsciousness; having no recollection of one's actions
to cut off the head of a sleeping person; to assassinate someone while they sleep; to catch someone off their guard by setting traps
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
anything and everything; just about everything
interest (in something); enthusiasm
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
this and that; this or that; one thing after another
laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
dramatic pose; grand gesture; grandstanding
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
feeling sad or downhearted; down in the dumps
to commit seppuku; to commit harakiri; to take responsibility (and resign); (arch.) to laugh until one splits one's side
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
night flight (without paying); skipping out by night; moonlight flit
assessment; rating; grade; evaluation
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
to cry and beg for mercy; to apologize in tears
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
calamity; misfortune; disaster
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
to show up; to appear; to turn up
archery, horsemanship, spearsmanship, and swordsmanship; martial arts in general
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
going public (with a matter); becoming public knowledge; recourse to litigation; taking (a matter) to court
blame; censure; rebuke; reproof
feudal domain (Edo and early Meiji periods, precursor to current prefectures); fiefdom; province
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to entreat; to request earnestly
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
contest (of strength or skill)
contest; comparison; competition