to invite in; to show someone in
distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert
pupil; disciple; follower
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
village; hamlet; countryside; country; home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown
arena (e.g. international arena)
truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
samurai costume; old ceremonial costume
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
long hair (usu. of a man)
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
to reel; to wind; to turn (pages); to flip through (a book); to count (e.g. the days); to open one-by-one
sickle and chain (weapon)
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
turning around; spinning around; curling up; round and charming (e.g. eyes)
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
things at hand; personal belongings
to relax one's mind; to feel relaxed; to become remiss; to cease paying careful attention
middle palace guard (ritsuryo system)
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
old man; venerable gentleman; venerable; old; father
under one's arm; (in) the armpit
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
occupant of a house; family member; household member (incl. servant)
good young man; agreeable youth
hoping against hope; desperately hoping; as a last hope
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor