deep-fried bean curd; undercooked
turbulent (troubled) times; turbulent war period
doctor practising Western medicine (during the Edo period)
doctor of Chinese (herbal) medicine
ganmodoki; fried tofu fritter made with vegetables
to re-cover; to reupholster; to repaper; to renew (e.g. a plaster)
Buddhist ritual implements (esp. altar fittings)
rumor that appears to be quite true (rumour)
large feudal domain; large fiefdom; powerful clan
fold; crease; lineage; pedigree; reason; logic
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
drugs; ingredients (for Chinese medicine)
burglary; burglar; closet
to worry about; to be vexed
treasure house; treasury; financial supporter; patron; financier
doomed (business, trade, etc.); in a bad state; poor
relaxed; easygoing; leisurely; nonchalant (during an emergency); unconcerned; unperturbed
Dutch studies; studies of Western knowledge
municipal railway; city streetcar; tram
physician in private practice; (arch.) town doctor; (arch.) doctor who served the townspeople (as opposed to the emperor, a daimyo, etc.)
extremely busy; (lit.) wanting even the help of a cat
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
charm against evil spirits; talisman; amulet
kimono fabrics shop; draper
pains; efforts; trouble; labor; labour; services
lever; agent (causing something to happen); instrument; assistant; helper
Tajima (former province located in the north of present-day Hyōgo Prefecture)