living a life of leisure with dignity; living quietly and comfortably free from worldly cares; otium cum dignitate
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
for a while; for some time; for a period
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
leader; pioneer; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
period of youth; while young
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
the heat is off; things calm down; the excitement dies down
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack; sneak attack
hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over
benefactor; patron; person to whom one owes a great deal; person to whom one is (deeply) indebted
you could say; you might say; verging on the
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
girl (usu. between 7 and 17); young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryō period)
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
(wielding) dual swords (esp. in fiction); twin swords; pair of Chinese straight swords wielded simultaneously (oft. sharing a single scabbard)
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
land route; overland route; by land; overland
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
scholar; academic; scientist; learned person; person of learning
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
to be thrilled; to be excited