to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
fuse; pilot light; cause (of a war, argument, revolt, etc.); origin; trigger
war; fighting; fierce competition
north-east; Tōhoku (northernmost six prefectures of Honshu); Tohoku
Genji and Heike clans; two opposing sides
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
field mouse; meadow mouse
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
weatherbeaten; exposed to rain
chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
wonder; miracle; amazement; prodigy
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
an army; the whole army; the entire force; first team; first-string players; the cool kids
to dig through; to drill into; to excavate
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to attack; to destroy; to defeat; to conquer; to avenge
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
to step over or across; to overcome
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
hosho paper; emperor's message; shogun's message
surroundings; circumference
main; principal; chief; leading; important
head; leader; top; (arch.) important part
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section