lower half of the body; nether parts
shrill; piercing (scream, etc.)
sufferings; ordeals; agony; Passion (of Christ); crucifixion
princess; daughter of a nobleman
to play a part; to get involved; to take a share; to share the burden
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
to excel; to surpass; to be superior; to be conspicuous (esp. forehead and eyebrows); to be prominent; to stand out
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
instructor; tutor (to a prince)
to change the schedule; to change one's plans
different opinion; objection
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
proclamation; official notice; touch; contact
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
for generations; from generation to generation; generation after generation; through the ages
controlling; suppressing; quelling
to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to rule; to govern; to control
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
note (letter) left behind; will
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
with a start; in a fright; alarmedly
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated