main building (as opposed to an annex, outbuilding, etc.); this library; this museum; this theatre
landlord; landlady; house owner; home owner; head of the household
pail-like wooden container typically lacquered in Japanese style, used for holding and serving hot liquids
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
rear vassal; daimyo's retainer
quickly, in a bouncing way (e.g. for a bow)
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
half- (sibling by a different mother); paternal
brothers and sisters; siblings
illegitimate (e.g. born to a mistress)
daughter (esp. of someone of high standing); (another's) daughter
smoked food; smoking (fish, meat, etc.); smoked
reserve; reticence; unfriendliness; estrangement
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
to wring the neck; to strangle
manner of wearing clothes; way of dressing; way one dresses
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
to carry around; to be roundabout (speech, actions, etc.); to be indirect
female friend; woman friend
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
comfortable to live in (of a neighborhood, etc.); convenient; congenial; agreeable
to abbreviate; to abridge; to omit; to leave out; to take; to capture
name; designation; denomination; naming; giving a name
previous king; late king; ancient virtuous king
dinner party; ceremonial dinner; dinner meeting (or lunch, breakfast)
(program of) entertainments; special events; exhibitions; amusements; attractions
arrangement of stones in a garden
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
... years old; age (of) ...
(of a woman) strong-minded; spirited; mannish
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
tree stump; stubble (rice, etc.)
relish; gusto; appreciation
rustic; rude; vulgar; rough