to have legs; to be able to get around; to be a good runner
person being waited for; person who waits
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
the other day; some time ago; recently
crisis; critical moment; critical time
young and energetic; up-and-coming; new and excellent; newly produced; up-and-comer
deep regret; bitter disappointment; chagrin; vexation
withdrawal symptoms; abstinence syndrome
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
imperial lands; lands blessed by the emperor's reign
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
to swing one's arms greatly while walking; to act freely; to be brazen
specific gravity; relative density; relative importance; weight
quiet; dependable; uniform; (politically) moderate
intelligence gathering; information gathering
competent; suitable; qualified
power; authority; influence
patriot devoted to the salvation of his country
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
having ended; being resolved
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
to engage in lively conversation
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
to (relax and) stretch one's legs out; to go for a further walk
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
trouble; bother; annoyance
tour round the country (Japan) (visiting from province to province)
decline; degeneration; decay; waning; ebbing
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
to dam up; to hold back; to keep back; to stem (an activity); to check (e.g. progress)
the south; southward; southern direction; countries in the south (esp. Southeast Asia and the pre-WWII South Pacific Mandate)