to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
enemy territory; hostile place
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
cleaning; clean-up; garbage collection; scavenging
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
ryokan; traditional Japanese inn
paper store; paper merchant; paper seller; papermaking; papermaker
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
admiration; wonder; astonishment
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
district acting shugo (in the Muromachi period); deputy military governor (of a district); district magistrate (in the Edo period)
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
to go to; to visit; to call on
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (Middle Ages); acting administrator
30th day of the month; 30 days
official bulletin board (esp. Edo period); highest bid; highest tender; your letter
carefully; thoroughly; fully; deliberately
prostrating oneself (in submission, respect, etc.)
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
18th day of the month; 18 days
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry
intention; personal opinion
middle of the night; dead of night
origami; art of paper folding; hallmark; certificate of authenticity
sugihara paper; variety of traditional Japanese paper similar to hosho paper, but slightly thinner and softer
to tie; to fix; to attach