to be stranded; to be forced to stay; to be obliged to stay
highway route (Edo period); main route
to make merry and forget one's troubles; to do as one pleases
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
exhaled air; exhalation; expiration
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
to fight with swords; to cross swords
to chase; to run after; to pursue
various places; several sources
to correct oneself; to restate
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
moving about in confusion; going every which way; going this way and that
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
urgent; pressing; immediate; urgently; promptly; at once
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
bits and pieces; frizzily (as in perm)
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
forcing (plants, vegetables, etc.); artificially hastening the growth of plants (by controlling heat, light, etc.)
lady attendant; lady's maid; waiting maid
polite; courteous; hospitable
to grow angry; to display one's anger
presence (of a nobleman, the emperor, etc.); outrider (person riding horseback in the lead position of a cavalcade); My Lord; My Lady
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
southern part; the south (of a region)
truthfulness; credibility; sincerity; honesty; good faith
(not) even once; (not) ever
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use