to be reluctant to do; to hesitate to do; to refuse to do; to be unable to do
(arch.) boy (sometimes derog.); you
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
to control; to command; to get the better of
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to see; to look; to watch
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
district; quarter; enclosure; area enclosed by earthwork; red-light district; wide and empty
em; em quad (printing); full-width character
clear (distinction); distinct; clear-cut; sharp
(arch.) violent and angry; shining; glittering; sparkling
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
current master; father of one's current master; minister (of government); noble; (arch.) nobleman's residence
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); to spare (time, money, etc.)
interruption; suspension; break
being isolated and helpless; fighting (struggling) alone and unassisted
miserable; wretched; lonely; dreary; shabby; comfortless
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
had better ...; may as well ...
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
bigoted; obstinate; stubborn; pigheaded
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
one's own flesh and blood; blood relative; kinsman; flesh and bone; (one's) body
in earnest; single-minded; with intense concentration; one and only; unique
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
great wisdom; excellent disposition; strength (to face something); willpower; vigor
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
old or veteran army general