to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
once-in-a-lifetime encounter (hence should be cherished as such)
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to apologize; to apologise
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
railway crossing; railroad crossing; starting line; scratch; determination; stepping over the edge of the ring
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
don't you think?; indicates question
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
Higo (former province located in present-day Kumamoto Prefecture)
Kumamoto (city, prefecture)
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
gun; wooden pole that wrestlers strike in practice; puffer fish
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
supernatural tanuki (Japanese folklore)
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate