previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be exhausted; to be tired out
matchless; unequalled; unequaled
to recognize by sound (recognise); to identify by sound; to understand; to be reasonable
for today; for the time being
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
retainer; retinue; servant
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
deceased husband; late husband
woman; girl; daughter; Chinese "Girl" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
shamelessly; acting brazenly unaffected; being resigned to (disgrace)
the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am); east-northeast; first month of the lunar calendar
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
to speak as though something were actually the case; to smooth over; to give the impression that; to make it sound that
coarse, low-grade tea; tea (often used when offering someone a cup)
to be unable to let pass unnoticed; to be unable to be indifferent; to be unable to just watch (without doing anything)
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
if times were better; if one had been born at an earlier, more opportune time; if times had not changed; if I had my due
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
dogs and cats; pets; something trivial; worthless thing
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
to be choked; to be stifled; to be smothered
equinoctial week (when Buddhist services are held); Buddhist services during the equinoctial week; nirvana
to do ... incessantly; to do ... hard; (arch.) to happen repeatedly; (arch.) to happen over and over again
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
to get tired out; to be exhausted
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
your husband; her husband
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture