confinement; imprisonment; incarceration
to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic
to comfort; to console; to amuse
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
one cup (of sake); (going out for, treating someone to) a drink; small drinking party
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
poisoned sake; poisoned alcohol
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
by myself; in person; by oneself
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
instead; but (on the other hand)
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
it is not (like that) either
famous sword; excellent sword
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
as far as the eye can see
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
blind female beggar who sings or plays shamisen
outrageous; reprehensible; rude; insolent; nefarious
lazy person; lazy fellow; slothful person
village festival; autumn festival; harvest festival
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
like this; in this way; as you see
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes