umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
heavy snow; "major snow" solar term (approx. Dec. 7)
to amuse oneself; to make merry
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
great rival; powerful enemy; archenemy
before the gate; in front of the gate
to be on the lookout; to lie in wait
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
Ōmi (former province located in present-day Shiga Prefecture)
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry
Buzen (former province located in the east of present-day Fukuoka and the north of Ōita prefectures)
small; narrow; familiar prefix; slightly; a bit
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
to notify; to advise; to inform
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to cease; to stop; to be over
widely; extensively; far and wide; everywhere; all around; generally
to rain incessantly; to downpour
pale; pallid; bluish-white
to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still
the same; the said; likewise
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
lodging; boarding; boarding house; school dormitory
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
to be nearing death; to be dying
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
enduring something out of pride; putting up with it; grinning and bearing it
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
primary significance; primary importance; first principle; absolute truth; ultimate truth
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)