cloistered emperor; ex-emperor who has become a monk
imperial palace (esp. Kyoto Imperial Palace); imperial residence; residence of a shogun, minister, etc.; emperor; ex-emperor; empress
north face; north side; the north; facing north
to let (someone) play; to keep (someone) amused; to leave idle; to not make use of; to do; to do
what (e.g. "what rudeness"); what (something) is like
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
lately; recently; nowadays
restless; on edge (and unable to concentrate); distracted; for some reason
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
light; lamp; counter for electric lights
rumour (of a love affair); rumor; romance; (arch.) bad reputation
at that time; in those days
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
dusk; twilight; twilight years; melancholia; melancholic nostalgia
occupation; calling; livelihood
hire (charge); rent; charge; fare; fee; freight
base (military, expedition, etc.)
writing brush and inkstone; writing; composition; daily life of a writer
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
sunset; evening bell; vespers bell
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
going up and down; ascent and descent; climb and descent
thousands; several thousand
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom