(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
bounds; limits; boundary fence (esp. of horse-riding ground)
kouta; traditional ballad accompanied by shamisen
9th in rank; ninth sign of the Chinese calendar
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
post; quarters; military station; police station
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
Genji era (1864.2.20-1865.4.7)
restoration; repair; mending
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
lighter; (small) cargo vessel
wholesale store; wholesale dealer; wholesaler
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
high-ranking noh actor; head of a school of noh performance; high ranking courtesan (esp. in Yoshiwara) (Edo-period); jōruri narrator; manzai narrator; female role actor in kabuki; low ranking priest in a Shinto shrine
had better ...; had better not ...
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
prediction; prophecy; prognostication
international trade; foreign trade; overseas trade
foreign settlement; concession; reservation (e.g. American Indian)
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
fifth day of the month; five days
recovery; rescue; recapture
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
suddenly; all of a sudden
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to be boiled; to be cooked
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
to set (sun); to become dark
passing away; dying; death
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
(verbal) message; sending word; (arch.) excuse; (arch.) pretext
to feel refreshed; to feel more cheerful; to feel better
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice