Heian period (794-1185); imperial court in the Heian period
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
amusing; funny; interesting
prime minister; premier; chancellor
medium-ranked councillor in the Department of State
thump; thud (sound representing the footfalls of something heavy)
in terms of; from the point of view of
popular figure; person in demand; favorite; favourite
eboshi; black-lacquered headgear made of silk, cloth or paper, originally worn by court nobles in ancient Japan
this family; our family; this house; we
bolt from the blue; great surprise
the staff; inside the department
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
stirring; rousing oneself
appearance (in a film, play, TV show, etc.); performance
to arrive; to come to pass
humming a tune (while doing something else)
song with lyrics about resentment and a sorrowful tune; resentful complaint
to take off one's hat to a person; to acknowledge another's superiority
to settle a matter; to get even with someone
to concentrate one's effort (on something)
standing for a long time; remaining standing
(necessary) personnel; required person
water's edge; waterside; shore; before coming ashore; before entering the country; (at the) border
blocking the way; standing in the way
boring; dull; uninteresting
theatergoer; someone who likes plays
to have a warped view; to be jaundiced; to feel that one has been unfairly treated; to be jealous; to be envious
green grass; young (fresh) grass
fighting back; returning fire; counter-attack; responding to an attack; accepting a challenge
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
goody goody; goody two-shoes; teacher's pet
to perform the last rites over the deceased; to give someone their final notice (e.g. when firing them); to give someone the final word
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
remaining strength; surplus energy; reserve power; money to spare
unanticipated; unexpected