secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
standard of revolt; banner of rebellion
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
one's own house; own; personal; autologous
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
trouble; quarrel; dispute
laughing by oneself; erotic pictures; shunga
move with haste (when you have no doubts)
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
to be impressed; to greatly admire
to present; to offer; to dedicate
intimacy; familiarity; closeness
close (relationship, connection, etc.); intimate; near; close (together)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
powerful family; powerful clan
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
Hiroshima (city, prefecture)
shoji (paper sliding door)
blunder; slip; error; error
correction; revision; redressing; rectifying
certainly; surely; definitely
presentation (e.g. of a gift)
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound