meow; miaow; cat; sexual intercourse; making out
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
kneading; gloss; paste (e.g. bean paste, mustard paste); parading of portable shrines and floats at festivals
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to visit one place after another without plan or effect; to gallivant about
very popular; highly favoured
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
three branch Tokugawa families (Owari, Kii, and Mito); big three; top three
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
land route; overland route; by land; overland
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
together; at the same time; same; identical
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
street; quarter; district; area
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder