as a god; as was done in the age of the gods
along the way; along the road
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
fantastic; bizarre; incredible; unbelievable
chōnin (Edo-period social class of town-dwelling commoners, esp. landowning merchants); townspeople; townsfolk; tradespeople
(metropolitan) prefecture (of Osaka and Kyoto); the centre or seat (of) (center); (government) office; fu; historical administrative unit in China, Korea and Vietnam
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
question to be settled first; first consideration
this and that; one thing and another
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
carbonated spring; soda spring
Baden (Switzerland); Virden (Canada)
place where there are hot springs; hot springs spa
serious; not joking; straight
in the morning; during the morning
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
itinerary; travel plans; distance (of a trip); journey
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
promotion; acceleration; encouragement; facilitation; spurring on
to do one good; to be beneficial; to stand in someone else's shoes; (arch.) to care deeply for someone
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to fail to ...; to miss one's opportunity to ...
marriage ceremony; wedding
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
a few years ago; some years back
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)