southern country; southern provinces; southern lands
home area; home town; local
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to ask a question; to ask questions
wrong (guess or estimate); misdirected
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
all night long; all through the night
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to escape; to make one's getaway; to manage to get away
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
conical hat (East-Asian style); coolie hat; something shaped like a conical hat or an umbrella; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
Mara; demon king who attempted to hinder Gautama Buddha from attaining enlightenment; obstacle to enlightenment; penis
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to take (a person) unawares; to make a surprise attack
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
vexing; irritating; impatient
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
taking on one's share (e.g. of work); dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between; apportionment; allotment; allocation; assignment
to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist