shredded tobacco; pipe tobacco
scroll mounter; picture framer
(short) run; drive; ride; spin
nothing new; same as always; an old story; nothing new about it; not the first time it has happened
businessman with political ties
covering one's head with a handkerchief, scarf, etc.; tying a cloth around one's head; feigning ignorance; shutting one's eyes (to)
going through great pains in vain
to sleep in peace; to sleep without fear
to be arrested; to be put in bonds
quite unconcerned; nonchalant
hair; hairline; minor details; comb lines in hair; comb tracks
government housing for officials
scent bag; sachet; scent gland
pulmonary tuberculosis (in traditional Chinese medicine)
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to preserve; to save; to put in; to lay in
starting; engaging; expenses; costs; attack (esp. a corner approach in the game of go); barb
the Avici hell (the eighth and most painful of the eight hells); hell of uninterrupted suffering
the whole assembly; the full house; whole group; everyone
blackmail; extortion; persistent demand
to capture alive; to catch alive; to take prisoner
to take to defending oneself above all; to save one's skin
extortion; blackmail; shakedown; extortionist; blackmailer; racketeer
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
sneak thief; petty thief; cat burglar
to convey (a message, e.g. to one's superior); to communicate; to pass on; to pass along
merrymaking; high jinks; drunken revelry; spree
confusion; complications; being gripped by strong feelings; fit (e.g. of anger); moment (e.g. of frustration)
openly (unashamedly) in broad daylight
confidentially; privately; off the record
imperial court; shogunate government; authorities; public affairs; official; government
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
premature death; untimely death; dying young
nap; short sleep; first sleep of silkworms
koban; small oval gold coin used in the Edo period; oval; elliptical; small size (of paper)
daring; fearless; audacious; bold; dauntless; daredevil
concentricity; same mind; unanimity; policeman; constable in the Edo period