Vocabulary

mi (3rd note of a major scale in movable-do solfège); me

fa (4th note of a major scale in movable-do solfège); fah

so (5th note of a major scale in movable-do solfège); soh

la (6th note of a major scale in movable-do solfège); lah

ti (7th note of a major scale in movable-do solfège); si

1st (in a sequence denoted by the iroha system); a; i

2nd (in a sequence denoted by the iroha system); b; ii

3rd (in a sequence denoted by the iroha system); c; iii

4th (in a sequence denoted by the iroha system); d; iv

5th (in a sequence denoted by the iroha system); e; v

6th (in a sequence denoted by the iroha system); f; vi

7th (in a sequence denoted by the iroha system); g; vii

scorched rice (at the bottom of the pot); crispy rice; crunchy rice

aiueo-order; standard gojūon syllabary order

condolence; mourning; sorrow; lamentation

luxurious and gorgeous; splendid; dazzling

gathering dark clouds; being under the shadow of

using poisonous medication to control poison; fighting evil with evil; fighting fire with fire

taxing one's ingenuity in devising something; agonizing over designing or creating something; making strenuous efforts to devise good ways and means to do something

revolution (change of dynasty) decreed by Heaven when the incumbent emperor is found lacking in moral virtue (old Chinese political thought)

heretical doctrine (thought, faith)

full Japanese court dress of traditional fashion

one's family, relations, and followers

constantly changing phase and being highly unpredictable

an issue being settled; a case being closed

self-conceited person; ego-tripper; swelled head

one's family and followers; one's whole clan

(waiting) impatiently; (spending) many a weary day; each moment seeming like an eternity

punishing a crime to make an example for others

since our last meeting; since we parted

whole party to a plot; whole gang; fellow conspirators

sailing before the wind; everything is going well

(wishing someone) bon voyage

(behaving with) patience and prudence; putting up with something

limitless expanse of clouds and smoke

being poles apart; (there being) all the difference in the world

being smooth, free and easy; refined and unconventional

amicable settlement; settling the case leaving no parties dissatisfied

(things) being complete, tranquil, and in harmony

being rampant; (evildoers) roaming at will