to reach an impasse or deadlock
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character
explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
unless (you do something)
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
story of one's experiences
to become famous; to go out into the world; to make one's way in the world; to appear
to understand; to keep in mind
Hall for State Ceremonies (in Heian Palace, Kyoto Imperial Palace, etc.)
Japanese chimera; mythical creature with a monkey's head, tanuki's body, tiger's limbs, and a snake tail; White's thrush (Zoothera dauma); mysterious person; person of unknown character
extermination (e.g. of pests, demons, bandits); elimination; making someone renounce worldly desires in order to concentrate on Buddha's teachings; curing illness
correction; revision; amendment
true Tokyoite; person born and raised in Edo
space; room; vacancy; opening; free time; time to spare
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
being very busy; busyness
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
taking on one's share (e.g. of work); dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between; apportionment; allotment; allocation; assignment
writing (e.g. as a profession)
to assign; to allot; to allocate; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate
oral instruction or teaching or method
mending; revision; supplementation; (dental) prosthesis; prosthetic
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
welfare; well-being; social welfare; social security; social service
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
dressing room; green room; backstage; behind the scenes; the inside; inside affairs
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
large sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
nata; sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting (often with a rectangular blade)
namasu; dish of raw fish and vegetables seasoned in vinegar
way of speaking; intimation; lips; mouth; snout