to pile up; to stack up; to accumulate
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)
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
going out (of a nobleman, etc.); visiting
true Tokyoite; Edoite; person born and raised in Edo
can be; can exist; can stay; cannot help but ...
preparations for a journey
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to be stormy or choppy (sea); to go through hard times; to be broke; to be gloomy; to be glum
sake cup; small deep porcelain bowl for serving food
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
secondary residence; vacation home; villa
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
staying up all night; all-night vigil
fate; destiny; predestination
Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period); Kyoto-Osaka region; Kansai region
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into