gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
ordinary clothes; everyday attire; plain clothes; civilian clothes
to wear a sword at one's side
even though; despite; when
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
love of drink; fondness for alcohol; person who likes to drink; drinker
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
clearing one's throat; cough
don't worry about it; forget about it
last night; yesterday evening
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
shameless; infamous; disgraceful
to be reminded of; to call to mind
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
honest to a fault; foolishly honest; naively honest
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
promising without due consideration
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
turning another away at the gate or front door; refusing to receive a caller
to fall ill; to suffer from (e.g. a disease); to have something wrong with (e.g. an inner organ)
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
wicked thought; wicked mind
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to stifle a smile, yawn, etc.; to bite to death
to look up to (a person) as one's preceptor