on second thought; on (further) reflection
compilation (esp. dictionary, history, law code); editing
quibble; pointless argument
How are things with you?; How are you doing?
in time of need; for a rainy day; in case of emergency
temple's territory; temple's estate
deep pool; deep water; abyss; depths (e.g. of despair, etc.); grip (e.g. of death)
benevolent rule; moratorium on debts
to support; to back up; to revive (e.g. a company); to boost (e.g. morale); to bring up; to raise
cover (e.g. for illegal activity); front; Dendropanax trifidus (species of flowering plant); straw raincoat that makes one invisible
ups and downs of life; vicissitudes of fortune
informal summer clothes for men (short jacket and trousers)
to pocket an insult; to choke back one's tears
daimyo in the Warring States period
to beat (a drum); to pluck up courage
soiling; polluting; shame; disgrace; chopped fish, shellfish or vegetables, dressed with (miso or other) sauce
dying in vain; wasteful sacrifice of life
valley; ravine; glen; gorge
face; honour; honor; reputation; prestige; dignity
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
while there is life, there is hope; without life, there is nothing; don't waste your life
in succession; in an endless stream; continuing without pause or interruption
Tajima (former province located in the north of present-day Hyōgo Prefecture)
Sunpu (old name for Shizuoka City)
blind female beggar who sings or plays shamisen
to prowl after; to keep watch on
having lost face; in a bind
to flatly refuse; to reject; to spurn
contribution (to a temple, shrine, etc.); donation
to get angry; to become perverse
discussion; deliberation; consideration; investigation (into a suspect); inquiry; enquiry
Shizuoka prefecture (Chūbu area)
viceroy; governor-general
employer's house; master's house
under the command (of); under the banner (of); influenced (by)
this occasion; at this time; now