to establish one's innocence; to prove oneself right; to prove one's identity
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment
to chirp or buzz constantly (usu. insects or birds)
military affairs; military work
(military) unit flag; unit colors
to be shot dead by an assassin
Boshin War (Japanese civil war between Imperial and shogunate forces; 1868-1869)
the Emperor; His Majesty; the government; the authorities; proprietress; hostess
to have grown tense (of a situation); to have become critical (and to be on the verge of a major upheaval)
failure to reach agreement
burial clothes; clothes worn to commit suicide
armor; armour; armor plate; armour plate
censure; criticism; blame; disparagement; vilification
Shōgitai (group of former Tokugawa retainers opposed to the Meiji government and fought in the battle of Ueno)
I can't find the words to thank you; I can never thank you enough
undergoing training; learning
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
first water drawn from a well on New Year's Day
should do; ought to do; must do
young person acting like an old person; officials who helped the council of elders during the Edo period