to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert
twenty-fifth day of the month; twenty-five days
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
envoy; ambassador; delegate; emissary; mission
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
favorite sword; cherished sword
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
to praise; to extol; to laud; to appreciate; to admire
(one) letter; (one) character
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
occasionally; now and then; from time to time
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
another family; another house
(arch.) slave; retainer; servant; captive; varlet; I
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
importance; emphasis; stress
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
the north; northward; northern direction; northern part (e.g. of a country); northern district
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
healthy; sound; wholesome
territories in the vicinity of Kyoto; territories in the vicinity of the imperial palace
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to decrease; to be reduced; to reduce; to lessen; to subtract; to deduct
life; living; I; me; student
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
the Big Dipper (asterism); the Plough; the Plow
workshop; studio; atelier
pine tree (Pinus spp.); highest (of a three-tier ranking system)
Chinese "Willow" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
weather; climate; disposition; temperament
wide open sky; the blue; heavens; firmament
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
clouds that stand like a mountain peak during the summer
over center field (centre)