in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
orders; instructions; directive; command
Awaji (former province located on Awaji Island in present-day Hyōgo Prefecture); Awaji (island)
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
thousands; several thousand
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
coast; shore; inshore; coastal waters
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
front; frontage; facade; main
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
to damage; to do harm; to disadvantage
vista; view; scene; counter for scenes (in a play)
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
Genna era (1615.7.13-1624.2.30); Genwa era
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
patience; forbearance; endurance; forgiveness; pardon
to apologize; to apologise
leaving open; leaving ajar; outspoken; frank
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
to apologize; to apologise
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
flowering crab apple (Malus halliana); Kaido crab apple (Malus micromalus); Chinese flowering apple (Malus spectabilis); Siberian crab apple (Malus baccata); aronia (flower)
one large animal (horses, cattle, etc.); head (of cattle)
black; black go stone; guilt; guilty person
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
chestnut (horse coat color)
glossy hair; glossy fur; glossy coat (on an animal)
buttocks; behind; undersurface; bottom; last place; end
symmetry; balance; proportion; uniformity
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
youth; child (esp. of the young son of someone of high social standing); young; new
to manage skillfully; to manoeuvre (e.g. car, horse); to maneuver
still better; even better
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
hitting a ball; batting; stroke
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
merits; distinguished services