to boil; to decoct; to infuse
sudden impulse; passing fancy
things to do; must-do items; one's duty; what is required
moron; idiot; stupid person
rapid development; rapid unfolding
pus; corruption; rot; evils
how much; how many; however
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
the Emperor; His Majesty; the government; the authorities; proprietress; hostess
diagnosis and treatment; medical care
capital crime; crime resulting in a death penalty
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
to come of age; to become an adult; to become fully qualified; to stand on one's own
taking advantage of (a convenient situation)
shōchū; Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.
hard worker; hardworking person
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
subordinate work; assistant; servant
alright to do; can do; do not mind doing; gladly do; might as well do
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
best regards; please remember me; please treat me favorably (favourably); please take care of
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
samurai; warrior; military family
fellow traveler; fellow traveller; travelling companion; taking someone along unwillingly (e.g. in death); forcing to take part
by itself; automatically; naturally
defect; deficiency; imperfection; Yours in haste
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
in that way; like that; that way
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
order; command; directions; instructions
recompense; indemnity; atonement
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
(someone else's) child; child; kid
translation; version (e.g. "English version")