to turn over (in one's sleep); to toss and turn (in bed); to change sides; to double-cross; to betray
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
to become sodden; to swell up; to become lazy
that's right; yes; uh-huh
self-centered; self-centred; selfish
drunkenness; intoxication
pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol for guests or customers (typically a woman); (apprentice) geisha; dancing girl
shogunate marital union with the Imperial Family
stirring; rousing oneself
(late Edo-period) idea of uniting the court and the shogunate
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
Battle of Nagashino (1575)
picked troops; elite soldiers; crack troops
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
betrayal; defection; treachery; apostasy
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
revere the Emperor; expel the western barbarians (19th century slogan)
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
pommel horse; side horse; saddled horse
to distribute; to arrange; to arrange; to lay out (as in decorating); (arch.) to marry off; (arch.) to exile
slightest notice; slightest consideration; slightest attention; a little thought; glance
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
when; at what moment; what time
striking; remarkable; considerable
the ancient imperial princesses serving at the Ise shrine
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
the other day; a few days ago
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
fortifying mochi; mochi that improves one's strength; mochi received from one's parents after giving birth; mochi given to a toddler on its first birthday
mountain climber; mountaineer