to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
high-class; high-grade; high-quality; high-ranking; high-level; senior
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)
disinheritance; disowning
several people; a few people
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
inconspicuous; unobtrusive; low-profile
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
in range; within the limits (of ...); within (a) range
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
battlefield; battleground
there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
rebellion; revolt; insurrection; treason
scheme; plot; artifice; stratagem; trick
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
retainer; vassal; follower
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
Obon; Bon Festival; Buddhist festival for honouring the spirits of one's ancestors, held in mid-August or in some regions, mid-July; tray
regional cuisine; local cuisine