iron hammer; (fig.) crushing blow
needless to say; obviously; of course
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
monotone; monotonous; dull; lacking variety
storage room; storeroom; lumber room
horseplay; fooling around
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; breakfast (in Zen temples)
to lose hair; to become bald; to become bare (e.g. a mountain becomes bare of trees)
eagle (Accipitridae family)
government service; official position; civil service
high-ranking officials; ministers; ladies and gentlemen; everyone
to relate at great length; to dwell eloquently (on)
delivery; handing over; turning over; extradition
demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment
to become red; to redden; to blush
to apologize; to apologise
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
absentmindedness; dreaminess; simpleton; fool
a cut above the rest; superior; one field; one matter; suitably; reasonably
fool; blockhead; idiot; dunce
family name; house name; family honour; family honor
sinner; evildoer; wrongdoer
to be aware of; to know about; to be concerned in; to have to do with
searching examination; establishing the facts through thorough examination
inquiry; enquiry; hearing
informal resignation; unofficial resignation
divine protection; divine blessing; blessed; fortunate; monetary offering (to a temple or shrine); form of Edo period business tax
to have a long life; to live a long time
one's home; one's native province
to sacrifice oneself; to die a martyr
to trouble; to bother; to annoy
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
imprisonment; captive; prisoner
sailor's song; boat song; sea shanty; barcarolle
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather