to leave something as it is
to cut down (grass, etc.; by swinging a sickle, scythe, etc.); to mow
(being) face to face; facing each other
soon; shortly; before long; in a moment
growing light (e.g. at dawn); pale; appearing dumb; talking in an obvious way
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist; to linger
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
hiding one's embarrassment
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
sun (approx. 3 cm); length; measurement; shortness; tininess
the same domain; the same province
distinguished family; good family; great master; expert; Meika; kuge family class ranking above Hanke and below Urinke
chief retainer; daimyo's minister
common foot soldier (feudal Japan); samurai of the lowest rank
mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
(someone else's) parents; both parents
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
comfort; consolation; diversion
feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
to recover; to rally; to improve; to carry in a different way; to change one's grip (on); to shift (a bag, etc.) from one hand to the other
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to jostle; to crowd; to haggle
close; intimate; on good terms
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to talk; to chat; to chatter
firm; strong; solid; stable