along the road (e.g. following its curves without turning off at any intersection); along the street
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
agency; commission; reception (of guests); conveyance (of messages)
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
gatekeeper; doorman; porter
to happen to meet; to come across
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
you (primarily used by males when addressing their male equals or inferiors)
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon
settlement; payment of account
to this extent; to this degree; this much
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
foreigner; foreign citizen; foreign national; alien; non-Japanese
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
all you want; as much as one wants
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
family business; family trade; one's occupation; one's trade
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
conviction; belief; confidence
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
audience (with a person of high standing)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
encouragement; urging; spurring on
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
imperial court; royal court
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
starting; inauguration; launch; founding; establishment; start-up
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
sooner or later; in time; eventually