like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
Oki (former province located on Oki Island in present-day Shimane Prefecture); Oki (island)
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
to shed tears; to be moved to tears
carefully; thoroughly; fully; deliberately
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
to think (only used to speak of others); to turn one's attention toward (only used to speak of others); to have feelings for (only used to speak of others); to honour the target of one's emotions
groin; thigh; crotch; fork (in a tree, road, river, etc.); tines (of a fork)
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
merits and demerits; good points and bad points; strengths and weaknesses
center of a noh stage; Shōchū era (1324.12.9-1326.4.26)
direct vassal of the shogunate (Edo period); direct retainer of the shogun (e.g. a hatamoto)
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
oppression; suppression; pressure
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
achievement; feat; distinguished service; meritorious deed
unconditionally; as a rule
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say everything; to tell all
fall of a castle; surrender of a castle; giving up (on something); giving in (to persuasion); yielding
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
escort (e.g. under guard); convoy
frontmost; a short time ago; a little while ago; just now
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface