Chōshō era (1132.8.11-1135.4.27)
Fujiwara No Tadamichi (1097-1164)
non-biological parents (step-parents, parents-in-law, etc.)
pavilion used as the emperor's habitual residence (in Heian Palace)
to raise someone's position; to raise someone's standing
real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice sword)
line of regents and advisers (advisors)
silver foil; silver leaf; beaten silver
entry into the sanctum of a shrine or temple; access to the imperial court
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
moron; idiot; stupid person
Japanese sea perch (Lateolabrax japonicus, esp. referring to an adult); Japanese sea bass
my sincere congratulations; please accept my congratulations
occupant of a house; family member; household member (incl. servant)
the court; palace circles; palace floor
north face; north side; the north; facing north
running amok (amuck); committing an outrage; rampageous behavior
completion (of a building)
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
tenderhearted; faint of heart
Sanjusangen-do (hall in Kyoto)
to dress oneself up; to deck oneself out
to dance; to perform a dance
undesirable state brought about by (my) lack of virtue; feeling morally responsible; mea culpa
temple dedicated to Kannon
adultery; misconduct; intrigue; criminal connection
(vengeful) ghost; specter; spectre
soiling; polluting; shame; disgrace; chopped fish, shellfish or vegetables, dressed with (miso or other) sauce
Heike family; Taira family
imperial palace; festival dolls representing the emperor and the empress
retired emperor; ex-emperor; former emperor; emperor emeritus
impoliteness; carelessness; misconduct; clumsiness
various matters; everything
reinstatement; reappointment
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
watching (esp. during an emergency); being on alert; guard; watchmen