to stop (plug) one's ears
human trafficking; slave trade
to get into an argument; to come to discuss; to be controversial (usu. as an adjectival phrase); to be contentious
otherwise; or else; if not
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
(living) sacrifice; victim; scapegoat
alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery
relations with one's relatives; socializing with relatives; treating a non-relative as family; being on close terms with someone as if they were a relative
type of occupation; occupational category
to love one another; to be affectionate towards each other; to have sex; to make love
hint; intimation; suggestion; inkling
incorrect answer; wrong solution; incorrect interpretation
three noble families (Kan'in, Kazan'in and Nakanoin or Koga); three branches of the Tokugawa family (Owari, Kii and Mito)
enclosure; fence; storage (of fruit, vegetables, etc.); partitioned area of a room for conducting tea ceremonies; mistress; castle
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
all over the country; everywhere in the country; throughout the nation
to hold the purse strings
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
ability; capability; skill
moving about in confusion; going every which way; going this way and that
trip by boat; sea trip; voyage; cruise
the ocean; the great deep
(air or sea) route; course; line; run
unknown; obscure; insignificant
to proceed with; to continue with; to move on; to go forward; to pursue
model; miniature; sample; specimen; prescribed form
appointment; rendezvous; date
early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet
butter candy (Hokkaido specialty)
ball (for sport, games, etc.); kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan
slightly early; just before
stroke; cerebral haemorrhage; cerebral hemorrhage
cerebral hemorrhage; cerebral haemorrhage
cerebral infarction; (ischemic) stroke