to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
low-life; sleazebag; boor; person of humble rank; humble person; peasant
people who lived in Kyushu in ancient times, and who opposed the state of Yamato
main temple; main building of a shrine; alternate name for the Shishiden; Hall for State Ceremonies; central building of a palace; State Chamber
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
palanquin; litter; bier; portable shrine
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
nearby (one's seat); (by) one's side; Dear (Mr./Mrs.)
ability; gift; talent; sai; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml
wind-swept; exposed to the wind
don't get me wrong, but ...; I'm sorry
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
something; some kind of; for some reason
quarrel; dispute; argument
tidal hour; right time; favourable opportunity (favorable)
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
capital; funds; seed money; asset
pleased to make your acquaintance
battlefield; battleground
brightness; discernment; insight; eyesight; vision; nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class
place for relaxation and refreshment
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
to roar; to reverberate; to be well-known; to be famous; to palpitate; to throb
historic; historical; traditional
person being waited for; person who waits
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
stillness; quiet; peacefulness
villa; daimyo's suburban residence
kitchen; financial situation
maid; female servant; hostess (in a ryokan); waitress (in a traditional restaurant); (arch.) court lady
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
practice; practising; training; study
to speak with an accent; to be corrupted (of word); to mispronounce
occasional; infrequent; rare