seductive; carnal; troubling; difficult; anxious; uneasy
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
maniac; enthusiast; fan; mania; craze
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
to entice; to tempt; to invite someone to join in
failure; mistake; blunder
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
pride; dignity; self-worth
in tatters; in pieces; wiped out
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
a push; another effort; one more effort
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
only; merely; but; no more than
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
worst; worst-case (scenario)
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
versus; against; to (e.g. score of 4 to 2, ratio of 3 to 1, vote of 320 to 180); toward ...; to ...; equal footing
to consider; to eye the possibility (of); to bring into view
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
reinforcement; strengthening
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
clothes; clothing; garments
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
sundry; various; assorted
daily supplies; daily necessities; household items; housewares