to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
tail (animal); tail end; tip
investigation (e.g. academically, of the unknown); close inquiry (enquiry)
daimyo (Japanese feudal lord)
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
price; cost; value; worth; value
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
world; society; people; the public
throwing oneself (e.g. into the water to commit suicide)
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding
very; greatly; exceedingly
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
standard; set; routine; decided
custom; practice; convention; precedent
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
knowing; (an) acquaintance
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
don't you think?; indicates question
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
family positioned to accede to the shogunate
notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties
outside a gate; beyond one's area of expertise
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.