to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
9th day of the month; nine days
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
high-class; high-grade; high-quality; high-ranking; high-level; senior
misuji (cut of beef, usu. from the chuck); shamisen; samisen
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
wild beast; wild animal; brute
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
reflective; introspective
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
loose (of clothing); baggy; flabby; saggy; sloshing; slopping
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
illness; condition; -pathy
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
lieutenant colonel; commander (navy)
western part; the west (of a region); the West (United States)
border (between countries); national border
stationing (troops); garrisoning
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
discipline; punishment; reprimand
provision; supply; payment; allowance; grant