first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
rough sketch; design; cartoon
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
practice; practising; training; study
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
unusual pattern; novel pattern
correction; rectification; mending; repair
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
feudal domain (Edo and early Meiji periods, precursor to current prefectures); fiefdom; province
of course; certainly; naturally
Bitchū (former province located in the west of present-day Okayama Prefecture)
Tosa (former province located in present-day Kochi Prefecture)
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
delicious; appetizing; appetising
very; much; greatly; a lot of
enclosed bay; inlet; deep bay; basin
roughly; approximately; round about; cursorily; briefly; quickly
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
wife of a shogun or a highest-ranking nobleman
feudal retainer or warrior
Kagoshima (city, prefecture)