to sow seeds; to sow the seeds of ... (e.g. conflict)
dustbin of history; ash heap of history; obscurity; long-forgotten memory
clever; bright; smart; intelligent
(the) best of one's life; lifetime ...
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
(public) peace; stability; tranquility; tranquillity
to end one's life; to commit suicide; to end a life; to kill
arrival of ships (from abroad); arrival by ship
construction; building; newly built ship; new boat; (another's) wife (usu. young); young, unmarried woman; wife of a samurai or wealthy tradesman
busy; hectic; frantic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
miscellaneous goods; general goods; sundries
end of mourning period (usu. 49 days)
disorder; chaos; confusion
somehow dirty; slightly dirty; dingy; somewhat base; vaguely underhanded
log; dace (Tribolodon hakonensis); test subject (of human experiments performed by Unit 731 during WWII); (arch.) prostitute dressed as a Buddhist nun
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old acquaintance; old friend; (a) regular
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
roost; nest; pad; crib; one's home
to live; to reside; to inhabit
playfulness; mischivousness; naughtiness
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; full provision
translation and annotation; translation with notes; translator's notes
administration of the Ryukyu Kingdom
complete works; complete collection; complete series