normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
this and that; one thing or another
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
prospects of victory; chances of success
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
to resolve; to make up one's mind; to decide
territories in the vicinity of the capital and under direct imperial rule; (in Japanese history) the five kuni in the immediate vicinity of Kyoto
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
pretending not to recognize (recognise); feigned ignorance
merits; distinguished services
distinguished or meritorious service
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
doubt; suspicion; fear; apprehension
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
standard of revolt; banner of rebellion
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
to show signs of; to appear
source; origin; cause; beginning; genesis
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
to believe implicitly; to believe firmly
alone; unaided; away from home
one's own child; one's own children
leaving open; leaving ajar; outspoken; frank
simple honesty; tactless frankness
to make one feel grateful
overthrow of the shogunate
harvest; crop; ingathering; fruits (of one's labors); gain; result
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
one end; an end; part; fragment
paper sliding door for the cupboard of a tokonoma