previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
legal wife; lawful wife; first wife (in polygamous relationship)
to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
just one person; only one
long ago; a long time ago; already
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
famous sword; excellent sword
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
to help each other; to cooperate
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
Fujiwara No Motofusa (1144-1230)
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
already; now; no longer; not any more
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
imperial capital (esp. Kyoto); final word of an iroha poem; 10^16; 10,000,000,000,000,000
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
absence; disregard; indifference
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts