domestic discord; internal discord; internal strife; internal struggle; infighting
long (time); protracted; prolonged
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; strictness; cruelty
cautious; careful; shrewd; tactful; prudent; faultless
to look after; to take care (of); to favor; to gaze at; to stare at; to set one's eyes on
unification; bringing together; generalization; control; supervision
Hyogo prefecture (Kinki area) (Hyougo)
southeastern part; the southeast
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
hot spring district (within a town)
under control (e.g. of territory)
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
maintaining the status quo
point of an argument; drift of an argument
complete set; all; everything
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
no matter how much time passes
idly; lazily; aimlessly; evasively; elusively; vaguely
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
extremely rude (impertinent, impolite)
libel; defamation; slander; character assassination
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
Wakayama prefecture (Kinki area)
stormy weather; tempest; chaps (of skin)
obsession with cleanliness; fastidiousness
the right person in the right place
dated; date; fixed; external
much more; not to mention; not to speak of; to say nothing of; let alone
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower