contraction; shrinking; shrinkage; constriction; deflation
death by suffocation; death by choking
lack; absence; shortage; deficiency; privation
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
in a bad temper; cranky; crabby
house mouse (Mus musculus)
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to shadow
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
cold-weather damage (to crops)
to be damaged; to receive damage
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
delivery; transfer; hand-over
synopsis; plot; outline; plan; scheme; program
hateful; detestable; abominable; amazing; fantastic; admirable
barefaced (e.g. lie); transparent; with feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pure white; very clear
to shake; to waver; to tremble
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
to become bald from the forehead; to recede (of one's hairline)
testimony; (verbal) evidence
posterity; future generations; future life
first and foremost; above all; most importantly of all
Yamashiro (former province located in the south of present-day Kyoto Prefecture)
fortress; stronghold; citadel
comfort; consolation; diversion
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
stable boy; stable hand; groom
contagious disease; communicable disease; transmissible disease; infectious disease; epidemic
knitting; knitted material; crochet
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
crying in sympathy; infectious crying
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship