to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
in accordance with; according to
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
sweetfish (Plecoglossus altivelis altivelis); ayu
kōji; malted rice; malt; malt-like material from growing mold on rice, barley, beans, etc. (used as a starter to make sake, miso, soy sauce, etc.)
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)
repeatedly; over and over again; fully (e.g. understand); very much; very well
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
standing in a row; forming a line; alignment
participation; joining; entry; adherence
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
from here; from this place
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
exchange of ideas; exchange of opinions; brainstorming
in the future; another day; later
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
ruling party; government party; party in power; government
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
Satchō Alliance; 1866 alliance between the feudal domains of Satsuma and Chōshū
illegitimate child; secret love child
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
false rumor (rumour); false alarm; misinformation
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory