to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
beloved concubine; favourite concubine (e.g. of the shogun)
to arrange beforehand to tell the same story; to get the stories straight
mourning; mourning period; anniversary of one's death
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
female fox; vixen; she-fox; woman who deceives men
to chastise; to punish; to discipline
complete change; about-face
rolling over; turning over; turning around (the other way); reversal (of direction, course, etc.); producing a positive from a negative; producing a negative from a positive
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
to squeeze out; to wring out
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat
confidence; trust; faith; credit
condition; state (of health); appearance
to throw one's weight around; to exercise one's authority; to make one's presence felt
to flatter; to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to suck up (to); to toady (to)
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
direct appeal; direct petition
to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity
devious; cunning; sly; crafty
leaving a letter behind; letter left behind by someone who has departed; farewell letter
writing implement; writing tool
to visit and comfort or console; to go to see (e.g. someone in hospital); to ask after (e.g. someone's health); to attack; to hit; to strike
tears of regret; bitter tears; vexation; chagrin
to wither completely (of a plant); to dry up completely; to drop all its leaves
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)