multiplicity of troubles; so many as to be troublesome
daughter (of a good family)
Enkyō era (1744.2.21-1748.7.12)
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
court of law in the Edo period, in which the parties sat on white sand
to be contrary to one's expectations
first warbling heard in a New Year
high-class Edo-period pleasure house (where outside prostitutes were hired to entertained guests)
dangerous area; perilous road; red-light district; house of ill repute; brothel
to be arrested; to be put in bonds
gambler; yakuza; person without a legitimate job
windfall; piece of good luck
manager; controller; chief treasurer; boss (of a gambling den)
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
to find useful; to think highly of
all over the country; throughout the land; every nook and cranny of the land; far and wide; (in) every port and harbor
to speak as though something were actually the case; to smooth over; to give the impression that; to make it sound that
professional gambler; gangster; gang member; good-for-nothing; ne'er-do-well; hoodlum
running errands; going on errands; (transaction of) business; going about one's business; doing one's business (i.e. at the toilet); going to the washroom
to take charge during someone's absence
blackmail; extortion; persistent demand
to hinder; to obstruct; to adversely affect
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); domestic chicken; chicken meat
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
while there is life, there is hope; without life, there is nothing; don't waste your life
extortion; blackmail; shakedown; extortionist; blackmailer; racketeer
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient