as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
lack of filial piety; disobedience to one's parents
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
in the same manner as before; the same as always
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
preparation; arrangements
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to make the most of the present; to live for the moment; to seize the day
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
drill (esp. military); training
to close (one's eyes); to shut
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
to combine; to join; to tie on; to attach with a knot; to bind (e.g. an address)
the big two...; two major...; two main...
barony of the first degree; influential feudal clan
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
hedge; fence; border; limit
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to get on well (with a person); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse (e.g. of a rider)
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
Satsuma and Chōshū (clan alliance)
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
becoming a lordless samurai
ronin; masterless samurai; high school graduate waiting for another chance to enter university after having failed the yearly entrance examination; person out of work; jobless person; (arch.) wanderer
under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie
Nakaoka Shintarou (1838.5.6-1867.12.12)
to pull in; to take for oneself; to tuck up (one's sleeves)