votive objects for a home shrine; ritual article
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
great difference; major mistake
to exert oneself; to make efforts
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
area under direct control (of the shogun)
minimum; at the very least
(not) even once; (not) ever
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
available; enabled; can be used; may be used
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
from now on; in the future; hereafter; ahead of us; down the road
several times (as large, over)
with a momentary flash of light
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
political disturbance; political change; change of government; political upheaval; overthrowing of a government; coup d'état
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
self-; from ...; this ... (in contrast to some other ...); aforementioned
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
dispatch; despatch; transmission; informing (e.g. of opinion); sharing (thoughts, etc.); telling
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
favorite pupil; favourite pupil; teacher's pet
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
tradition; legend; folklore