to rub (on); to wipe; to daub; to lay (the blame on someone); to pin; to shift
to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand
installation; mounting; furnishing; run (on a bank); bank run
key; mode (in gagaku); time; tempo; meter (of a poem); metre; style
pleasantry; joke; tomfoolery
drinking habits; drunken behavior; drunken behaviour
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
noble family; lord's family; large organization; large company; head family (of a school of traditional performing arts); parlour
cheating heart; temptation to cheat on one's partner
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
(not) altogether; (not) wholly
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
to be caused by; to result from; to arise from; cause; origin
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
disciple; pupil; follower
neighboring village; neighbouring village
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
this way; here; the person in question; he; since (a time in the past); prior to (a time in the future)
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
boor; rustic; country bumpkin; lout
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
daytime; during the day; Japan and China; Japanese-Chinese; Sino-Japanese
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
to keep away; to keep at a distance
reaching others' ears; publicity
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
willpower; energy; vitality
to look young; to seem young
mountain stream; valley; dale; wetlands; swamp; marsh
feudal lords; barons; princes
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
celebration; celebratory event; congratulatory gift; tip; gratuity
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords