to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
that is to say; so that means
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
Hizen (former province located in present-day Saga and Nagasaki prefectures, excluding Tsushima and Oki Islands)
Nagasaki (city, prefecture)
Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill
capital; metropolis; old Kyoto
of course; certainly; naturally
to have a talk; to tell a story
to become animated; to liven up; to become active
closing one's eyes; passing away; dying peacefully
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
phrase (verse, line); one haiku-poem
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
arguing someone down; scolding; rebuking; proclaiming (the truth); expounding
kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature; excellent swimmer; cucumber; cucumber sushi wrapped in nori (seaweed)
to let out a cry; to break forth
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
by means of; due to; because of; according to
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
nothing but; none other than
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
Sukhavati (Amitabha's Pure Land); paradise; heaven on earth
what people say; rumours; public opinion
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
ostentation; show; affectation
longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
simplicity; unsophisticatedness