both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
reason; grounds; circumstances
to creep up to; to approach stealthily; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
central part; heart (of a city, etc.)
distinguished family; famous family; noble family; prestigious organization (company, school, etc.)
the n-th generation head of a family
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
deputy head; deputy director; vice chief (of something); executive officer (navy)
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
going up and down; going back and forth
before the gate; in front of the gate
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
in person; personally; directly
Your Highness; His Highness; Her Highness
to wipe the slate clean; to start anew
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
return; relapse; recurrence
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
unconcerned (about); unbothered; unworried; easy; simple
incremental; step-by-step; gradual; stepwise
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
to have medicine be effective
death in madness; dying insane