old family; old-established family; one's old home; one's childhood home
to slope; to descend; to slide (snow, etc.)
emergency; unexpectedness
government service; the bureaucracy
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
staying at home or indoors; living in seclusion; retirement
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
freely; frankly; without reserve
dining table; a dish (type of food)
to comfort; to console; to amuse
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
miscarriage; (spontaneous) abortion; abortive birth
adversity; sad circumstances
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
to have both the looks and the substance; to be a compassionate and just person; to be interesting and instructive
sympathy; consideration; (arch.) service; (arch.) labor; (arch.) illness; (arch.) disease
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
raging waves; battle cry; war cry
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
all over the country; throughout the land; every nook and cranny of the land; far and wide; (in) every port and harbor
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
imperial decree; imperial edict
joint seal; joint signatures
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
shogunate retainer; shogunate vassal
oath; pledge; pact; covenant; alliance
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)