to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
protuberance; bulge; protrusion; rise; uplift; upheaval
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
shōchū; Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.
-less; lacking; non-existing
mound; heap; hillock; burial mound; tomb; tumulus
going to war; departure for the front; departure for military service (in response to a draft)
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
hospitalization; hospitalisation
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
how many years; how long; what year
in the meanwhile; during the time
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
interval; break; pause; spare moment
alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume
Kadokawa Shoten (publisher)
messy; untidy; disorderly; higgledy-piggledy
commentary on current events
pure literature; belles-lettres
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to pour (sake); to serve; to drink together