bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
detached house; single house; single building; isolated house; house in isolated location
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
maid; female servant; hostess (in a ryokan); waitress (in a traditional restaurant); (arch.) court lady
to be attacked by a disease
moron; idiot; stupid person
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
to follow someone's last wishes; to fulfil a dying wish
counselor; counsellor; adviser; advisor
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
ageing; aging; senile deterioration
chief vassal; senior statesman
young man; young woman; young people; young employee; young manservant; young follower
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
dwarf (esp. in folklore or fantasy literature)
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
around the world; throughout the world
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
free; unfettered; according to one's own whims; doing as one likes
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
almost every day; almost daily
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
cooperation; coordination; link
to follow another's example
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners