Emperor Go-Hanazono; Go-Hanazono Tenno (1419-1470 CE, reigning: 1428-1464 CE)
Toyoyomi Hidenaga (1541-1591.2.16)
(line of) regents and advisers (advisors)
samurai for the shogunate
to understand; to comprehend
equipment; installation; facilities; arrangements
full of troubles, difficulties
betrothal; wedding; marriage into a family; adoption
songs with samisen accompaniment; musical performance
(another person's) younger sister
extremely rude (impertinent, impolite)
ruler of the whole country; person who holds the reins of government
right?; don't you think?; don't you agree?
to be beside oneself; to lose one's head; to go mad with something
silent; quiet; solemn; softly; quietly; solemnly
imperial palace; festival dolls representing the emperor and the empress
all; everyone; everybody; everything
to be pregnant; to be with child
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
colour and lustre; color and luster; complexion; colour; color
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
heartrending; pitiful; saddening; pathetic; heart-breaking
taking in; bringing in; capturing (e.g. customers); attracting; confusion; bustle
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
proceeding to the capital
to revere; to respect; to worship
to be itching to put one's skills to use
wedding; bridal procession; marriage into a family
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
family positioned to accede to the shogunate
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
court noble; nobility; Imperial Court
determined purpose; an incredibly short span of time (i.e. the time occupied by a single thought); a single repetition of a prayer (esp. in Jodo-shu)
yaksha (Buddhist guardian deities sometimes depicted as demonic warriors)
emperor; ruler (with a heavenly mandate); heavenly being; celestial being
to rub out; to clean off; to clear away; to efface; to erase
absolute obedience; complete submission
to copy; to imitate; to counterfeit; to forge
the New Year begins; the New Year starts