to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
final month of pregnancy; month in which childbirth is due
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
(giving) birth; childbirth; delivery; confinement
godparent; first person to give something its name
landing; going ashore; disembarkation; making landfall (of a typhoon); striking land; hitting land
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
powerful family; powerful clan
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
this is why; this means; it is the case that
rhyme; rhyme (of a Chinese character); rime
un-Japanese in appearance or character
form of a character (e.g. simplified, traditional); type; typeface; font
one's own handwriting; autograph; as written with a brush
possibly; perhaps; perchance; unintentionally; accidentally
Buddhist priest; monk; boy
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
once and for all; completely; spotlessly
rebirth; new birth; nascent
arrack (grain or rice wine); arak
to say in a round-about way (not to upset); to cushion the blow; (lit.) to wrap in wafer paper
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
deworming medicine; anthelmintic
accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band
to put on the market; to put out for sale; to put on sale; to become popular
Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha (5th c. BCE?)
variety of court dance (Nara period)
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid
to ask a high price; to overcharge
Tendai sect (of Buddhism)