to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
to spend (money) like water; to spend (money) like it grows on trees; to throw around (one's money); to play ducks and drakes with
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
(of a couple) fighting and splitting up
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
for the first time in one's life
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
muddy water; red-light district
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
at that time; in those days
the five regent houses; five families of the Fujiwara clan (Konoe, Kujo, Nijo, Ichijo, and Takatsukasa) entrusted as imperial regents and advisors starting in the Kamakura period
ago; since; before; previous
spring water; clear (pure) water
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
waka; classic Japanese poem, esp. a tanka, often 31 morae
monk; priest; sangha (the Buddhist community)
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
to be like-minded; to have the same goal
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
Emishi; historical term for non-Yamato peoples in northern Japan; Yezo (northern part of Meiji-era Japan, esp. Hokkaido, but also Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands)
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
backing (for a position); giving support to; helping (someone) to a position
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
sudden turn; sudden change; (suddenly occurring) accident; emergency
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
alone; unaided; away from home
(company) director; executive; top management; important post; role with heavy responsibilities
study; diligence; discount; reduction
(United States of) America; United States; US; America (land mass); the Americas