great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
Tenshō era (1573.7.28-1592.12.8)
weather; astronomical phenomena
to come off; to be worn off; to fade; to discolor; to discolour
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
edition; version; plate; block; editions of a publication
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
death; the late; the deceased
canopy (esp. the cloth or canvas used for it); awning; top (of a convertible); helmet cape; cloth covering one's back to protect against arrows during battle
to seem to be ...; to become like ...; to behave as ...
Mino (former province located in the south of present-day Gifu Prefecture)
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
inner palace (in Edo Castle); palace's ladies chambers; shogun's harem
to know (a person); to think
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
bodily; physical; corporeal; sexual; sensual; of the flesh
head; brains; intellect; understanding
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
fruit; nut; berry; fruits; profit
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
sweet (taste); luscious; sweet (melody, dream, etc.); delightful; pleasant
observation; survey; watching
in that manner; like that
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; whimsy; (having) strange tastes
spoony; spooney; having a soft spot for women