after a long time; for the first time in a while
cumulonimbus; gigantic columns of clouds (in summer); thunderhead
Black Tortoise (god said to rule over the northern heavens); seven mansions (Chinese constellations) of the northern heavens
to blaze down on; to beat down on; to shine down upon
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
cicada; locust; small-sized pulley
rain shower in late autumn (fall) or early winter
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
oral examination; interview
un-; non-; negative prefix
considerably; fairly; quite
decision; ruling; award; arbitration
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
honesty; sincerity; trust; reliance; (religious) faith; devotion
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
just a minute; small quantity
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
being adopted into the family of one's bride
the New Year begins; the New Year starts
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
an adult-age eldest son who has yet to come into his inheritance; (a young adult still) living at home; a dependent
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
of course; certainly; naturally
having a wife; marrying (a woman); marriage
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to gain fame; to make one's name
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation