opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
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
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved
imperial envoy; imperial messenger
to memorize; to memorise; to recite from memory
physical condition; state of health
as; because; with; due to
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
this occasion; at this time; now
production; output; turning out
quite right; indeed; truly; well said
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
sentence; verdict; pronouncement
difficult to imagine; quite unlikely to; very doubtful; would not expect
treasure chest; strongbox
snake; serpent; large snake
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
the whole body; the five styles of writing Chinese characters; the five parts of the body (head, two hands and two feet; or head, neck, chest, hands and feet)
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
muscular; lean (of a company's operations, etc.)
to rain incessantly; to downpour
flavoring; flavouring; fragrance; perfume; condolence gift
to print (on); to insert (an illustration); to stencil (a pattern); to instill (a thought, impression, etc.); to imprint (e.g. on one's subconscious)
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
entreaty; supplication; petition
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
now that you say that; now that you mention it
meanwhile; in the meantime
arbor; arbour; bower; summer house; square gazebo
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)