Kii (former province located in present-day Wakayama and southern Mie prefectures)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to bend a bow; to shoot an arrow; to rise up against; to rebel against
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
to be appointed to a post; to assume office
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
future (usually near); prospects
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
in that manner; like that
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
body and soul; mind and body
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
to go before; to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
for that very reason; that is exactly why ...; as expected; just as one thought; sure enough
power; authority; influence
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
commencing with; including
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
inner palace (in Edo Castle); palace's ladies chambers; shogun's harem
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble