taking turns on duty (esp. daimyo's retainers on duty in Edo)
(social) position; status
to fill one's own pocket by taking advantage of a position
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
loss; defeat; counter for losses
to make an incessant onslaught; to attack incessantly
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
narrow margin; slim margin
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
used up (tea leaves, coffee grounds); insipid (tea, coffee made from such leaves or grounds); watery
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
master; expert; expert board game player (chess, go, shogi, etc.)
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
surname; family name; last name
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
residence maintained by a daimyo in Edo
rear vassal; daimyo's retainer
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
to get between; to be caught in
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
together; at the same time; same; identical
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift