tethered breeding (livestock); confined stock raising
leaf spring; plate spring
half-soled straw sandals; straw sandals which are designed only for the front half of the foot
mistaken identity; person so changed that it's hard to recognize him (recognise)
bamboo nail (spike, peg, etc.)
maker of metallic ornaments
paste of miso, ground toasted sesame seeds, mirin, etc.
walking practice; getting one's legs into shape; warm-up; preparation
taking someone around; guidance; (arch.) parading a criminal through town before their execution (Edo period)
hired thief taker (Edo-period); private detective; private secret policeman
kabuki dance in which the dancer quickly changes his clothes seven times; the seven common disguises of ninja
broth; soup (esp. miso soup)
secret; private matter; confidential matter
the sixth hour of the morning
dim-witted; slow to catch on
bill collection; bill collector
attacking party; punitive force; pursuers
brushmaker (calligraphy); brush seller
dilapidated temple; temple ruins; abandoned temple