after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
to give thought to; to bear in mind; to keep in mind
love scene; bedroom scene; sex scene
murder scene (in kabuki, etc.)
national traits or character; nationality
pathological; morbid; unhealthy; diseased; unwholesome; abnormal
Bushido; samurai code of chivalry
conceptualization; conceptualisation
training; education; cultivation; making pottery and casting metal
rebellion; uprising; insurrection; (arch.) treason
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
extremity; end; bound; limit
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
to attack; to assault; to assail
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
magnanimity; generosity; tolerance
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
practising law; legal processes in running a country; method; way; magic
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
arrogant; haughty; insolent
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
cooperation; tie-up; joint business; partnership; alliance; sponsorship
pine, bamboo and plum (an auspicious grouping); high, middle and low (ranking); top, middle and bottom; upper, medium, lower
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
festival dolls representing the emperor and the empress
display of dolls during Hinamatsuri; Hinamatsuri (March 3); Girls' Festival; Dolls' Festival
petitioner; person who prays; beggar-priest
clothes; clothing; garments