gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
two-storied gate; tower gate
(flight of) stone steps; stone stairway
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
time; hour; period; class
than; from; out of; except; but; more
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
under the staircase; understairs
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
society; the world; the times
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout
in that manner; like that
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
(main building of a) Shinto shrine
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)