torch (made of pine, bamboo, reed, etc.); flambeau; torchlight
oldest member of a group; longest-serving member
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
influence; clout; leverage
autumn moon; harvest moon
letter; note; book; writings; literary arts; learning
just like that; quite so; I agree; that street
coming to Japan; visit to Japan; coming to the imperial court (of an envoy, emissary, etc.)
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
helper; assistant; help; assistance
to like; to love; to be fond of
gunner; shooter; rifleman
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
pine torch; torchlight; firebrand; bonfire
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
remodeling; remodelling; reconstruction; modding
bracer (arm guard used in archery); gauntlet (armour); glove (in kendo or fencing); strike to the forearm (in kendo)
deportation; expulsion from the country
to let out a cry; to break forth
largest class; top category
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
Tsukushi (former province located in northern Kyūshū; later split into Chikuzen and Chikugo); Kyūshū
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
occupation forces; occupation army
off the coast; offshore; out at sea
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off