to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; No. 18; eighteenth; repertoire of 18 kabuki plays
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
Musashi (former province located in parts of present-day Tokyo, Kanagawa and Saitama prefectures)
Kumamoto (city, prefecture)
upper reaches of a river; upstream
lessening; diminishing; reducing
about here; in this neighborhood
able; capable; competent; able person; person of ability
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
avoided by everybody; disliked by everybody; (lit.) not even a dog will eat (it)
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
(regular) customer; client; patron; clientele
beautiful woman; pretty girl
beautiful woman; pretty girl; high-quality goods; special article
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
(another's) daughter; young lady
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
out of one's league; facing a too tough opponent; outclassed
error; mistake; slip; bug
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to be horrified; to be filled with trepidation
An'ei era (1772.11.16-1781.4.2)
edition; version; plate; block; editions of a publication
ascent; climbing; ascending (path); upbound (esp. toward Tokyo)
to grill again; to rehash
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer