sedan chair bearer; palanquin bearer; sedan chair business
plateau; tableland; eminence
chivalrous man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor; ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous
to gain a reputation; to make oneself famous
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
fierce or defiant look; determined expression; plucky countenance
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
patch; patching; join; joining; successor; heir
samurai costume; old ceremonial costume
samurai costume; old ceremonial costume; top and bottom; up and down; high and low
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
disorder; confusion; disturbance (of order, peace, etc.); corruption (e.g. of public morals)
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
council; conference; consultation
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
postponement; deferment; adjournment
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
bigoted; obstinate; stubborn; pigheaded
sticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherence; persistence; insistence
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
constitutional government; (arch.) exemplary government; (arch.) excellent government
to take measures; to work out a plan; to lecture; to read aloud; to confer
to think over; to ponder; to ruminate; to reflect
container (esp. for food)
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
Emperor Go-Mizu-no-O; Go-Mizu-no-O Tenno (1596-1680 CE, reigning: 1611-1629 CE)
red-light district; prostitution quarter; geisha quarter
palace; tonic (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); ancient Chinese punishment (castration for men, or confinement for women); zodiacal sign
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
inquiring about (one's health)
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
Meireki era (1655.4.13-1658.7.23)
accession to the throne; enthronement
celebration; celebratory event; congratulatory gift; tip; gratuity
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement