imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
no one knows what the future holds; the future is a closed book; (lit.) one sun (unit of measurement) ahead is darkness
imperial bridal party's entry into the court
name of an imperial era (e.g. Heisei, Shōwa); Japanese era name
girl; young (unmarried) woman
to dismiss (an employee); to discharge; to divorce one's wife; to give a holiday; to give vacation time
Heike family; Taira family
to favor; to favour; to show favor to; to show favour to; to be partial to; to be a regular customer of
mwahahaha (evil laughter)
race game (board game where the object is to reach the goal first); trad. Japanese board games played with dice, esp. ban-sugoroku
this world; this life; the free world (outside of prison, the army, red light district, etc.); this corrupt world; present world
Japan and the Philippines
cruel treatment; raw deal; kick in the pants
chief councillor of state; chief councilor of state; large-grained variety of adzuki bean
nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)
execution; punishment; spanking
entering the priesthood; priest; man with a shaven head; bald-headed monster
central figure; pillar (e.g. of the nation); chief; boss; master carpenter; beams and ridge supports of a roof
both in name and reality; both in name and substance
wedding; bridal procession; marriage into a family
to manage a state; to govern a country
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); Chinese chives; Chinese leek
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
resignation (from a position)
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
worry; care; anxiety; mental exhaustion
prosperity; glory; splendour; splendor; majesty; luxury
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; Heian period (794-1185)