Tokugawa Mitsukuni (1628-1700)
having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
one's son; you little bastard; you little brat
gang of hoodlums (hooligans); bad company; companion in gang activities
to have one's ability acknowledged by others; to be appreciated for one's skill
homelessness; homeless person; being removed from the family register (Edo period)
airing of clothes, hanging scrolls, etc. (to prevent damage from insects and mould)
to make contact (with); to get in touch; to enter into relations; to come to an understanding
news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter
younger brother; little brother; kid brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband)
family name; professional name
to become unrestrained and go to excess; to lose all restraint; to lose one's tension and become relaxed; to let go; to become disorderly; to be scattered
hidden; concealed; unknown; passing away; dying; death
the other day; some time ago; recently
intersection; crossing; crossroad; street corner; street
(something having its) merits and demerits; advantages and disadvantages; good points and shortcomings
to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
to shame the name (of); to blot the reputation (of)
had better ...; may as well ...
Sarcandra glabra (species of flowering shrub in the family Chloranthaceae); 1000 ryō (an old Japanese coin)
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
big fire (buildings, etc. on fire)
Skanda (swift-footed guardian deity); great runner
the Snake (sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Serpent; hour of the Snake (around 10am, 9-11am, or 10am-12 noon); south-southeast; fourth month of the lunar calendar
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
hell on earth; living hell
public affairs; the court; the shogun; the shogunate
to catch fire (of charcoal); to start burning; to burn away; to burn merrily