to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
land near a castle; castle town
travelling incognito (traveling); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
god of fire (in Japanese mythology, usu. Kagutsuchi no Kami)
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
elder sister; effeminate man
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
to form a line; to queue up; to line up
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
convenience; accommodation; advantage; benefit; expediency
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
friendship; friendly relations; fellowship
pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
first meeting; first interview with
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
bridge building; mediation; go-between; intermediary; (through the) good offices (of someone)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
paranormality; anomalous phenomenon