beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
hired thief taker (Edo-period); private detective; private secret policeman
annotation; commentary; explanatory note
waxing and waning; phases of moon
sewing; tailoring; newly tailored clothes
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
drill (esp. military); training
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
private regulations; bylaws; internal rules; tradition
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
lowly people (Edo period); eta
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
Bunkyū era (1861.2.19-1864.2.20)
maliciousness; ill will; noxious gas; (arch.) (vengeful) ghost; (arch.) specter
becoming a lordless samurai
how many times; how often
residence maintained by a daimyo in Edo
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)
watching (esp. during an emergency); being on alert; guard; watchmen