like begets like; the apple doesn't fall far from the tree; (lit.) eggplants don't grow on gourd vines
since the era of the Emperor Jinmu; (first ever) since the dawn of Japan's history; unprecedented
to have a talented child despite being untalented; a black hen lays a white egg; (lit.) a kite gives birth to a hawk
government-controlled gambling; municipally operated gambling
hag; witch; bitch; penurious or spiteful old woman; termagant; virago
person with a humble salary; person of a low condition
(short-term) leave allowed a servant
criminal (bound by ropes); prisoner in bonds; being bound by ropes
admission fee; fee for having one's fortune told
to be recognized (by someone of higher status); to be noticed; to get attention
strapped for cash; hard up
lottery run by a temple or shrine
escape from evil; exorcism
wife of a shogun or a highest-ranking nobleman
floating island (mass of floating aquatic plants); island that appears to be floating (due to the mirage effect)
from the area (e.g. person or goods); local trader; local merchant; street tough; hoodlum controlling a territory (e.g. red light district, amusement area)
getting rich quick; making a killing; making a fortune at a single stroke
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; one who arrests; force attacking the rear of a castle; (opponent's) weak point
Glory to the Sutra; Hail Lotus Sutra
crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
beginning (developing into) a quarrel (a fight, an altercation)
lacking a role; lacking a post; lacking a position; duty-free; tax-free
penniless; extremely poor; destitute
airing of clothes, hanging scrolls, etc. (to prevent damage from insects and mould)
Meireki era (1655.4.13-1658.7.23)
Sugawara no Michizane (845-903)
about here; in this neighborhood
to be forward; to stick one's nose into; to meddle; to jut out; to protrude; to overhang
evening cicada (Tanna japonensis)
old furniture; curios; secondhand goods
study tour; guided visit; field trip
uncalled-for remark; impertinent remark