to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
dairy cow; dairy cattle; milk cow; milch cow
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
village headman; village mayor
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
retainer; attendant; escort
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
subordinate; secondary; junior; incidental
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
thesis; essay; treatise; paper; article
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
last week; the week before
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
new building; new construction
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
stay of execution; suspended sentence
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
to throw; to toss; to hit; to strike; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles)
(Edo-period) room for confining criminals or lunatics
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
to live; to reside; to inhabit
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing