Japanese grosbeak (Eophona personata)
various fiefdoms; various domains
to start (an argument, a battle, etc.)
fateful; decisive (e.g. war)
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
ordinary clothes; everyday attire; plain clothes; civilian clothes
polite; respectful; reverent
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
enemy territory; hostile place
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
cleaning; clean-up; garbage collection; scavenging
shop; small store; business; firm
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
paper store; paper merchant; paper seller; papermaking; papermaker
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
admiration; wonder; astonishment
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
to go to; to visit; to call on
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
thirtieth day of the month; thirty days
official bulletin board (esp. Edo period); highest bid; highest tender; your letter
carefully; thoroughly; fully; deliberately