to have (someone) go ahead
last summer; summer of last year
earthenware pot (used as a decanter); jar; jug
many priests; (Heian era) monk-soldiers
treacherous; heinous; treasonous; atrocious
Hōgen era (1156.4.27-1159.4.20)
imperial bridal party's entry into the court
excitement; stimulation; agitation; pride; haughtiness; arrogance
(taking a) bath; hot spring cure
coincidentally; by chance; unexpectedly; rarely; unusually; seldom
grounds of a Shinto shrine
Heike family; Taira family
gods and men; godlike person; person as powerful as a god; (arch.) low-ranking Shinto priest
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
object representative of a divine spirit; object to which a spirit is drawn or summoned; object or animal occupied by a kami
entering the priesthood; priest; man with a shaven head; bald-headed monster
to manage a state; to govern a country
powerful family; powerful clan
of all things (days, etc.)
court noble; nobility; Imperial Court
to be stormy or choppy (sea); to go through hard times; to be broke; to be gloomy; to be glum
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
prosperity; glory; splendour; splendor; majesty; luxury
plan; project; attempt; plot; scheme; undertaking
secondary residence; vacation home; villa
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)