edge of town; outskirts of a village
spell; charm; incantation; magic words
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
Japanese hackberry (Celtis sinensis var. japonica); Chinese nettle tree; enoki mushroom (Flammulina velutipes); winter mushroom; velvet shank
gate; door; house; family
to creep up to; to approach stealthily; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
crumbling; collapse; ruin; has-been; wannabe
to bring back; to restore
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
short sword; knife; dagger; dirk; tantō
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
edged tool; cutting instrument; knife
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to pick up; to adopt (a proposal); to take up (a topic); to take issue with; to make a problem of; to report (news); to cover
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
is that so?; I see; right; oh
gesture; sign; hand signal
to mix; to stir; to blend
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to march (someone) off (e.g. to the police station); to lead away; to take away
to deliver; to extradite; to stretch across; to hand over
about; on; regarding; per; for every
farmer; peasant; farming; country bumpkin; yokel; the common people
eldest child; oldest child; child who carries on the family name; (arch.) pre-ritsuryō official established in key provinces, responsible for administration of his home and surrounding provinces; (arch.) head of a warrior clan (Kamakura period)
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)