to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
old friend; old acquaintance
decayed tree; rotted tree; decayed wood; obscure, meaningless life (metaphor)
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
chief retainer; daimyo's minister
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
stuffing; packing; end (esp. the foot of a bridge); lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master; endgame (esp. in shogi or used figuratively); sweet eel sauce
to be appointed to a post; to assume office
immediate follower (of the shogun)
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
chief priest (of a Buddhist temple)
happy event; auspicious event; matter for congratulation
Buddhist memorial service
important ceremonial occasions in family relationships
custom; convention; tradition; mores; conventional practice
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
young girl; lass; adolescent female
in succession; one by one
important; having a high status; having standing; exalted; of high station
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
derisory; negligible; minimal; nominal; imperceptible
witnessing; observing; sighting
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
to (keep in) mind; to give heed to; to pay attention to