maker of metallic ornaments
walking practice; getting one's legs into shape; warm-up; preparation
hired thief taker (Edo-period); private detective; private secret policeman
escape from evil; exorcism
peace and tranquility; peace and tranquillity
confection of sweetened beans wrapped in wheat-flour dough (in the shape of a sword guard); (arch.) metal sword guard; (arch.) polearm
(by force of) circumstances
new (residential) area (esp. built on reclaimed land during the Edo period); newly-opened region; red-light district; newly-acquired territory
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting
burglary; burglar; closet
against the rules; breaking etiquette; illegal
broiled eel (usu. mixed into rice)
(religious) vow; prayer (for something by making a vow)
the rounds of tradesmen going door to door; route man; door-to-door tradesman; thief taker; secret policeman
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
love affair; sensual pleasures
a little bit; a little while
building (esp. a house); house fixture; fitting; facial features
girl; lass; young thing; chick
fine jewel; article of excellent quality; beautiful woman; beauty
to yearn for; to pine; to be deeply in love with
second hand clothes shop; somebody who sells second hand clothes
treat; banquet; feast; thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
prudence; judgement; sense; discipline; care; control
execution; punishment; spanking
having gone too far to turn back
two legs; two feet; two pairs
to bud; to sprout; to germinate; to have luck on one's side; to get lucky