powerlessness; helplessness; incompetence; ineffectiveness
can't go on like this; can't stand it anymore; can't take it any longer
as much as one can; as much as possible
6th day of the month; six days
to mark the end; to spell the end
uninhabited island; desert island
seashore; coast; seaside; waterfront; beach
historical play; period drama
turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura
ryokan; traditional Japanese inn
private affairs; personal matter
being obtrusive; being conspicuous (in a bad way)
low-lying part of a city (usu. containing shops, factories, etc.); Shitamachi (low-lying area of eastern Tokyo near Tokyo Bay, incl. Asakusa, Shitaya, Kanda, Fukugawa, Honjo, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi and surrounds)
symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
castle tower; keep; donjon
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
to be by far the best; to be much better; to excel; to be exceptional; to be prominent; to be outstanding
to coagulate; to congeal; to be fanatical (about); to be obsessed (with); to stiffen; to become stiff
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
to begin to rain; to begin to snow
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568); Sengoku period; Warring States period (of Chinese history, 403-221 BCE); era of vicious competition
to carry in one's hand; to have in one's hand; to lead (e.g. troops); to present (an issue, policy, artistic work, etc.); to take up
with a clatter; with a rattle; persistently (complaining, etc.); annoyingly; messy; cluttered
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
boiled and half-dried bonito
entry into port; arriving in harbor
with curious eyes; curiously
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
check station; checkpoint
completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole