left side; left-hand side
thick growth of plants; plantation; shrubbery; thicket
to lie deep in; to extend far back
wooden fence; board fence
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
bamboo wall-top spikes (or wood, iron); spikes placed at the top of a wall to repel thieves
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
sitting opposite each other
engawa; external corridor on the outer side of traditional Japanese houses; bone at the base of a fin (esp. of a flatfish); meat at the base of a fin
heated argument; heated discussion; heated debate
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
still (continuing); as ever; further
tone (of voice); manner of talking
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to half-rise to one's feet
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
slowness; inertness; inability; lack of talent; dullness
be (that) as it may; having said that
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
bombarding; shelling; bombardment
United Kingdom; Britain; English (language)
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
to fall (on); to rain down; to shower down; to befall; to happen (to)
true character; true heart; true spirit
Satsuma and Chōshū (clan alliance)
to overlook minor differences for the sake of the common good
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
barefaced (e.g. lie); transparent; with feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pure white; very clear
to be on the brink of death
sick person; patient; invalid
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
to tan (leather, hide, etc.); to dress
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan