the mere shadow of one's former self; the ruin of what one once was
as far as the eye can see
to fall into ruin; to be desolated
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
camping; campground; making camp
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
prefix for forming ordinal numbers
right in the center (centre)
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
most of all; extremely; supremely
honour; honor; glory; privilege
deep emotion; strong feelings
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
young person; youth; young
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
(Buddhist) lecture meeting; religious association; mutual assistance association (i.e. for financial assistance)
talk; conversation; dialogue
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
commencing with; including
regularization; regularisation; getting up speed; proceeding at full tilt
writing off (a debt); cancellation; balancing the books; cancelling out (gains or losses); making even; making up (for)
superintendent; supervisor; warden
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money
benevolent rule; moratorium on debts
command; order; dictation; nth year in the Reiwa era (May 1, 2019-)
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out