to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure
circumstances; one's situation or lot in life
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
unselfishness; wanting little
retainer's stipend; official pay; salary
salary (paid in rice to a samurai); stipend; making (someone) a retainer and granting a stipend
studying abroad; travelling to study; traveling to study
to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist; to linger
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
charity; almsgiving; dispensation
nominal; in name only; only by terminology
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
great-grandfather; great-granddad; great-grandad
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
citizenship; civic rights; civil rights; widespread acceptance; social recognition; common use
permission; licence; license
childish; childlike; immature; infantile; puerile
goshuin; seal stamp given to worshippers and visitors to shrines and temples; letter bearing the shogun's scarlet seal
gold lettering; gilt letters
friendly feelings; fellowship
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
whole passage; full text; whole sentence; full paragraph
to copy (down); to transcribe
related to; in relation to
check it out; take a look; Cheki (brand of small instant cameras made by Fujifilm)
to value; to prize; to honor; to respect; to honour; to honor
like this; such; thus; in this way
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
adoration; reverence; admiration
recommendation; referral; endorsement
registration; accession; register; entry; record; subscription
possession (of a right, talent, etc.); enjoyment