being independent; becoming independent; standing on one's own feet (without the use of crutches, etc.)
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; spectator; viewer
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
(another's) daughter; young lady
my apologies; I'm sorry; excuse me
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
nearsightedness; shortsightedness; myopia
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
Nagasaki (city, prefecture)
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
dancing; dance; iteration mark (used to represent repetition of the previous character); Bon Festival dance; Lantern Festival dance; eating live seafood (e.g. squid, ice gobies) while it is still moving; soft spot (in the skull of an infant)
to send (a person or thing) to; to deliver; to escort
running errands; going on errands; (transaction of) business; going about one's business; doing one's business (i.e. at the toilet); going to the washroom
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
sedan chair bearer; palanquin bearer; sedan chair business
small (of a grain or berry, etc.); small (in stature); limited (in abilities)
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
just like that; quite so; I agree; that street
receiving; getting; eating; drinking; please (give me; do for me)
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
amazake; sweet drink made from fermented rice or sake lees
stiff consistency; thick paste
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at someone's expense)
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
always; all the time; constantly; frequently; often
successor; replacement; second wife
on bad terms; at loggerheads
directly; in person; firsthand
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
to have a smattering knowledge of
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
hating; strongly disliking
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
this and that; various things
western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki); western nations (esp. India or Europe); thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannon (Avalokitesvara); pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples sacred to Kannon
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances