to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
in that manner; like that
wife; Mrs; (arch.) wife of a nobleman; (arch.) consort (of the emperor) of the third rank (ritsuryō system)
to go around spreading (news, rumors, etc.); to cry about; to circulate; to broadcast
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
to assemble everything together; to do something as a group
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
several times; a few times
to go (to); to make one's way (to); to visit
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
memories; recollections; reminiscence
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
obi (kimono sash); obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product); band; belt; cingulum; radio or television program broadcast in the same time slot on all or most days
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; frond; foliage
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
bobbed hairstyle; short bob
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
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)
honour; honor; glory; privilege
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
a few years ago; some years back
wearing (e.g. a uniform, seat belt, helmet); having on
full dress; formal dress; uniform
now; the present time; just now; another; more
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family