alley; alleyway; path through a gate or garden; teahouse garden
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
after a long time; for the first time in a while
method of bringing up; method of raising
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
how many nights; some nights; several nights; a number of nights
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
death; (an) out; death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation; most severe of the five ritsuryō punishments)
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
thunderous roar; roaring sound
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
arms; armament; taking up arms; arming oneself
crumbling; collapse; ruin; has-been; wannabe
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
sense of unity; sense of oneness
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
surrender; capitulation; submission; yield
low birth; humble origin; lowly; base; vulgar
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
to have (something) innate; to be born with
spontaneous discharge; sudden outburst; accidental gun discharge
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
advocate; proponent; supporter
political measures; policy
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to get slightly dirty (all over)
to spit out; to eject; to dump
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
act which serves the interests of (benefits) the enemy
capital punishment; death penalty; maximum penalty; ultimate punishment
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
just because; even if; even though