entrusting; charge; delegation; authorization
bad law; (arch.) evil ways; (arch.) evil way of doing things
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
outsider; one not included in the favored group; outside daimyo; non-Tokugawa daimyo
ringing; throbbing violently
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
raisins; currants; dried grapes
highly nourishing (nutritious); earning top marks nutrition-wise
dew; tears; (not) a bit; (not) at all
without; but if; otherwise; or else
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
well-cooked; well-done; browned
heated vegetables; warm vegetables
rumbling (of thunder, one's stomach, etc.); grumbling; rolling (of something large and heavy); tumbling; all over the place; everywhere; idly
nearby (one's seat); (by) one's side; Dear (Mr./Mrs.)
correction; rectification; mending; repair
couch; bench; ottoman; settee
straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look
delicacy; tact; sensitivity; consideration; thoughtfulness
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to get angry; to snap
to deep-fry; to make deep-fried food; to launch (fireworks, etc.); to hoist (e.g. a flag); to summon (for geishas, etc.); to call in
confections; sweets; candy; cake
cake or snack served with tea
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
eating strange food; eating bizarre things; simple diet; plain food; eating meat (thus breaking Buddhist rules)
sincere; earnest; serious
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
adult; grown-up; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
income; earnings; revenue; proceeds; takings; receipts
central pillar (of a building); mainstay (e.g. of an economy); backbone (e.g. of a family); provider
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)