to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
having said that; on the other hand
Mutsu (former province located in present-day Fukushima, Miyagi, Iwate, and Aomori prefectures)
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
chief; main; principal; main secondary or supporting role (in kyogen)
expulsion (of a pupil); excommunication; anathema
Izumo (former province located in the east of present-day Shimane Prefecture)
route; road; distance travelled in a day; one's ... (age, e.g. 40s, 60s)
letter (of alphabet); character
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
wishes of a deceased person; dying wish
to consider carefully; to deliberate thoroughly; to think over