ahead; before; the future
breaking a lock; picking a lock
barely miss (meeting someone, catching a train, etc.)
monetary offering; offertory
ground cherry (Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii); husk tomato; Chinese lantern plant; children's noisemaking toy
head of an organizational section; head of an organisational section
burglary; burglar; closet
treasure house; treasury; financial supporter; patron; financier
hidden; concealed; unknown; passing away; dying; death
younger pupil (of the same master); younger disciple; junior member
the other day; some time ago; recently
cicada; locust; small-sized pulley
nisei; second-generation Japanese (or Korean, etc.); the second (e.g. Edward II); son
Avalokiteshvara (Bodhisattva); Avalokitesvara; Kannon; clitoris
(Meiji era) official responsible for court ceremonies
the ways of the world; human nature
shallow river; shallows; flatboat; river boat
former (e.g. name); previous; changed; examination; inspection; investigation
bribe; secret fund; slush fund; money for bribery
reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference
traveling about to gain skill in combat (travelling)
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
member of shogun's council of elders
first class plus; extra special
recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination
concentricity; same mind; unanimity; policeman; constable in the Edo period
building; construction; group effort by Buddhist practitioners; group activities by a community (e.g. cleaning, etc.)
senior pupil (of the same master); senior disciple; senior student; senior member
beautiful woman; pretty girl; high-quality goods; special article
one party; one faction; one clique