troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
to rush back; to run back
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
hazy; dim; faint; minced fish or meat that is seasoned and fried
memory; sense; experience
dancing or jumping for joy
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
all-out attack; general offensive
battle formation; military formation
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
horse riding; horseback riding; horseback rider
purple; violet; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
moving about in confusion; going every which way; going this way and that
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
master and servant; lord and retainer; employer and employee
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
the entire force (of soldiers)
8000; eight thousand; many
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
to encourage to do (something); to urge a person on; to demand action; to spank; to give a spanking; to hit someone on the bottom