ability; gift; talent; sai; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml
hard to get; hard to come by
there's no knowing; there's no telling; it's anyone's guess; who knows?
not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling
commander-in-chief; Taishōgun (one of the eight gods of the traditional calendar)
to push in; to force into; to break in (e.g. into a house); to intrude
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
to kill with a sword (knife, dagger, etc.); to slay; to put to the sword
wearing a sword; being armed with a sword; sword
to strike dead; to beat to death
dull; dreary; dissatisfying; disappointing; unattractive; unappealing
to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
step; stride; counter for steps
subordination; servitude; servility; subordinate; underling
distinguished or meritorious service
pension (esp. public servant's); (arch.) a lord giving a land holding to a vassal
deep impression; being deeply moved; being deeply touched
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
practitioner; specialist; man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai
the country; countryside; outskirts; suburbs; presence; being in attendance
thoughtful; considerate; sensible; prudent; having good taste; discerning
to pass on an order; to pass the word
dropout; quitter; deserter
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous; to be absurd
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; operation; moving picture
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper
to take flight; to disappear
since then; from that time; ever since
long (time that has passed); old (story)
to prosper; to flourish; to thrive
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains