Vocabulary

ordinary person

Bon Festival lantern

linen robe

hearsay; learning by hearsay

lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour

end (of an era, century); close

descendants

eternity

flags of all nations

thousands of years; eternity; all generations

universal medicine; cure-all; panacea

all health and happiness

people; populace

order; command; decree

blind acceptance; blind belief; credulity

fallacy; false report

rash act; reckless act

unfair criticism; abusive remarks

night cold; chill of night; cold night

during the night; at night

night watch; night sentry

stamen

palanquin; litter; bier; kago

screw

the past

Japan Sea coastal areas; Sea of Japan coastal areas

rice grown on dry land; dry land rice plant

Imperial countenance; face of the Emperor

dragon and tiger; two mighty rivals

loss on both sides

(brute) force; using all one's might

prince's message; command of a prince

cold sake

lovesickness

infirmities of old age

deafness; deaf person

rib

Japanese drum

being comfortable; relaxing

as (it is); remaining (in a state); keeping (the same); leaving (unchanged)