depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
to originate with; to start with; to stem from
the Five Highways (radiating from Edo)
(engaging in a) knife fight
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
pretending not to know; feigning ignorance
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
a short while ago; already
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
mincing; cutting; rapping (a percussion instrument); beating; shredded tobacco; interval
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
today and tomorrow; today or tomorrow; in a day or two; very soon
this and that; one thing or another
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
black stone; black (go pieces)
white stone; white (go pieces)
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
bonze; monk; monk's dwelling; boy; son; I; me
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
since long ago; already; for quite a while; for some time now
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
pleased to make your acquaintance
first meeting; first interview with
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
(tobacco) pipe with metal tipped stem; cheating on train fare by buying tickets covering only the first and last portions of the journey
dry grass; dead grass; hay; withered grass
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)