still; even now; to this day
stage of ennui (esp. in one's married life); period of lassitude; lethargic period; rut
conjugal relations; conjugal affection
amusement; diversion (to pass time); pastime; recreation
tail (animal); tail end; tip
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
latest fashion; trend of the times
to be ruined (reduced to poverty); to fall low; to go under; to come to ruin
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
service with a samurai family; serving in a samurai household (as a valet, chambermaid, etc.)
legitimate occupation; honest business
man and horse; rider and horse; centaur
peacetime; time of peace; ordinary times; normal times
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
in terms of; from the point of view of
easily moved to tears; given to weeping; lachrymose
for example; for instance; e.g.
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
drink money; alcohol expenses; tip; gratuity
immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); mountain man (esp. a hermit); person not bound by earthly desires
relation; connection; affinity
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
nowadays; in this day and age
upper part; skillful (in comparisons); dexterity; over-arm grip on opponent's belt
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
namely; that is (to say); in other words
harm; evil; poison; blight; harmful influence
cross-examination; retort; asking in return
sly; cunning; sneaky; miserly; mean; stingy
gaudy; showy; garish; crooked; vicious; wicked