a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
to sell at a loss; to sell cheaply; to sell off; to dispose (of)
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
first warbling heard in a New Year
Nishi Hongan-ji (temple in Kyoto)
accompanying note; postscript
I appreciate your efforts
court music pavilion in a Shinto shrine; kagura hall
withdrawal (e.g. from an organization); secession; leaving; pulling out
world of suffering; life of prostitution
to approach the finale; to come to a close
lidded; covered; container with a lid
love or affection for one's parents
hairdresser; hairdressing
within the next couple of days; in a day or two
will or decree (esp. of shogun); emperor's wishes
girl; young (unmarried) woman
round robin; having no losing tickets (of a lottery); brute force (in cryptography); using all combinations
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
closing of a gate; (Edo-period) house confinement
circumstances; one's situation or lot in life
thriving (prosperous) business; rush of business
nasty; disgusting; detestable; unpleasant; disagreeable; creepy
possessing full mastery of an art (e.g. Judo); initiation into the secrets (e.g. of an art); full mastership
trouble; bother; annoyance
to be enthralled by; to be disguised as
to pack; to box; to package
censor; overseer; inspector (Edo period)
weird; disgusting; sickening
to make use of; to lend money