without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
nearby (one's seat); (by) one's side; Dear (Mr./Mrs.)
twenty-eighth day of the month; twenty-eight days
China under the Qing dynasty; Qing China; Qing dynasty
Nanjing; Nanking; pumpkin; squash; Chinese; Southeast Asian
to stop; to quit; to put an end to
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
108; one hundred and eight; the number of kleshas, worldly thoughts and passions; the sum of 12 months, 24 seasons of the solar year, and 72 'climates' of one year
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
nineteenth day of the month; nineteen days; (arch.) fool; (arch.) simpleton
deep emotion; strong feelings
same; similar; (just) like; equal
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
the first time in the year that one wears an awase kimono
season; the times; opportunity; occasion
new leaves; young leaves; fresh verdure
the first bonito of the season
shutting oneself up at home
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
pleasure; delight; enjoyment
vibrancy; strength; (esp. of men) one's prime (approx. age 30); counter for times of moxibustion
lamenting the passing of spring; lamenting the passing of one's youth
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
pilgrimage; walking tour; travelling (on foot)
head; brains; intellect; understanding
thesis; essay; treatise; paper; article
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
enclosure; annex; separate sheet; accompanying sheet
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
student (esp. a university student)