to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to say; to tell; to state; to do
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
Japanese fir (Abies firma); momi fir
beautiful; lovely; heartwarming; beautiful
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
without permission; without notice
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
in line with this; therefore
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
how much; how many; however
crown of a buddha's head; brusqueness; grumpiness
to pull a wry face; to screw one's face up; to pucker one's face; to scowl; to grimace; to frown
earnestly; intently; attentively; wholeheartedly
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
to roll up; to hoist; to take away; to rip off (e.g. money from someone); to blow up (dust)
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
to be profitable; to yield a profit
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
Sakamoto Ryouma (1836.1.3-1867.12.10)
one's later years; final years (in life)
ancestor; forefather; foremother
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
like everyone else; like most people; like an ordinary person; as much as anyone else
winds and clouds; nature; the elements; situation; state of affairs