to crush (with one's hands); to kill a proposal; to shelve; to table (remove from consideration)
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
family positioned to accede to the shogunate
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
with these words; while saying
too much; excessively; too
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
moreover; besides; in addition; on top of; to make matters worse
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
loyal retainer; loyal subject
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
searching examination; establishing the facts through thorough examination
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
vagrant habits; vagabondism; wanderlust
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
fat; fatty; grand; magnificent; excellent
to take a breath; to take a short rest
single word; a few words; brief comment
don't you think?; indicates question
going to the capital; working in a government office
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do