counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc.; (arch.) counter for boats
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to tower above; to stand out
skill; dexterity; proficiency
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
most difficult; next to impossible
duty; function; office; mission; task
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
one's family temple; temple with one's family grave
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox); Japanese allspice
pirate flag; black flag; Jolly Roger
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
standard; set; routine; decided
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
starting; inauguration; launch; founding; establishment; start-up
the same; the said; likewise
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
Awa (former province located in present-day Tokushima Prefecture)
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
(how) many times; (how) often
to visit; (arch.) (original meaning) to make a noise
east and west; Orient and Occident; East and West; ladies and gentlemen!; your attention, please!
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes