to repeat; to do something over again
such; like that; that sort of; very
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
proprietress-to-be of a Japanese inn or restaurant
it's been a long time; long time no see
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
sake bottle; tall and slender bottle with a narrow mouth made from ceramic, metal or glass that can be used for sake, shoyu or rice vinegar; turtleneck (sweater); non-swimmer; person who cannot swim
repeatedly; over and over again; fully (e.g. understand); very much; very well
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
how admirably; how wonderfully; how skillfully
be (that) as it may; having said that
retort; back talk; backchat
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
seeing things in a favourable light (favorable)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
single-minded (esp. personality or person); one-track mind
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
inexperienced; immature; green; grassy-smelling; smelling of raw vegetation
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
shogunate retainer; shogunate vassal
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
(amount of a samurai's) stipend
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
emperor; shogun; honored person (honoured); (another person's) wife
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
immediate follower (of the shogun)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
leader; central personage
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces
mediation; good offices; influential person; person of influence; (arch.) eloquence; (arch.) eloquent person
state; condition; circumstances; sight; spectacle
sad; wretched; deplorable