to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
current master; father of one's current master; minister (of government); noble; (arch.) nobleman's residence
to be struck with terror; to be terrified; to be scared to death
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
to help out of (trouble); to extricate
underwear; underclothes; lingerie; chemise; singlet
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
way (of doing things); method; style; school (e.g. of poetry)
to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)
to flatter; to play up to; to fawn on; to pander to; to cater to
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
(arch.) like that; (arch.) as such; yeah; uh-huh
vassal state; vassal nation; dependency
to make sense; to be consistent; to be logical; to stand to reason; to be coherent
to proceed in a logical manner; to go through the proper channels
text; provisions (act, treaty)
twice; again; second time
true character; true heart; true spirit
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
to allow; to let (somebody) do; to make (somebody) do
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
to live fast (and recklessly)
layman; believer; adherent; follower; laity
Nagasaki (city, prefecture)
execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears; crucifixion
with this I (formal); by this I (formal)
to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric
Keichō era (1596.10.27-1615.7.13)
in advance; beforehand; previously
personal affair; one's own affair
everything; for (to) everything; (in) anything
to combine; to join; to tie on; to attach with a knot; to bind (e.g. an address)
to make an onslaught (on); to close in (on)
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
recreation; diversion; relaxation
ghee (held to be the greatest of all flavours); (fig.) the ultimate truth of Buddhism; (fig.) nirvana
cherry blossom viewing party
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing