to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
angel's raiment; robe of feathers; wings of birds or insects; plumage of birds; type of bug
scarabaeid beetle grub; any insect (or worm, etc.) that lives in soil
to fly away; to flee away; to scatter
how; in what way; how about; questionable
prompt answer; immediate reply; direct answer; personal response; answering in person
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
first meeting; first interview with
Imperial countenance; face of the Emperor
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
the Emperor's voice; beautiful voice; beautiful sound
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to have the honor (of); to be favored (with); to be honored (with)
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take as a lesson
God's name; Christ's name
guess; conjecture; surmise
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
thought; consideration; thinking
quick-wittedness; having tact; being sensible
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
(arch.) retainer; (arch.) attendant; (arch.) Omi (hereditary title; orig. one of the two highest such titles, later demoted to sixth highest of eight); I; me
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
somewhere; in some respects; in some way
to take flight; to disappear
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
soldier; tactician; strategist
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
on the way; en route; in the process of (development, construction, etc.); in the middle of
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
sharp, loud rebuke; bark; roar; rebuke used in Zen to achieve enlightenment
not the time for; not the place for; far from; far more than; nowhere near just; well beyond
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
to gulp down (alcohol, poison, etc.); to quaff; to down
to be blown off; to be blown away; to disappear; to vanish; to rush; to hurry
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding