proper; appropriate; due; suitable
to have a bitter experience
consequently; as a result
to comfort; to console; to amuse
bending; curving; warping (of feelings, logic, etc.); distortion; refraction; inflection
now that; since; so long as; because
in the end; at the end of the day
comfort; consolation; diversion
self-centered; self-centred; selfish
spectator; sightseer; onlooker
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
reformation; revolution; renewal; Meiji Restoration
ruin; fall; collapse; downfall; bankruptcy
nobleman; dignitary; feudal lord (of the Edo period); daimyō; man brought up away from the world; arrogant man with little knowledge of the ways of the world
dependents; family members that one has to support; encumbrances; things that tie one down
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
existence; possession; having; limited company
first meeting; first interview with
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
encouragement; backing; reinforcements
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
peril; danger; hazard; distress
overlooking; turning a blind eye
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
to throw at; to turn; to raise
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
branches and leaves; foliage; unimportant details; nonessentials; side issue
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry