secret art; the mysteries
nearly; almost; on the verge (of happening)
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
principal object of worship at a temple (usu. a buddha or bodhisattva); principal image; idol; the man himself; the person at the heart of the matter
to borrow; to have a loan; to hire; to rent; to buy on credit
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
peace; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
bloodstained; bloody; covered with blood
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
deep-seated grudge; hatred
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
to carry out one's mission
to get credit; to win honor; to win honour
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
one yen; throughout (an area); whole district
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer
great achievement; glorious deed; (gaining) fame; (earning) distinction
information; making a report (to a superior)
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
feudal domain (Edo and early Meiji periods, precursor to current prefectures); fiefdom; province
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
rather; sooner; preferably
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action