Vocabulary

generally; in the main; briefly (look over, explain, etc.); roughly; more or less

missing a chance

graduate student

battledore (early form of badminton racket)

postponing until the next fine day in case of rain

melon; gourd

history; development

subject of an address

surrounding at a distance

distance; perspective; far and near; here and there

nephew

traffic; coming and going; highway

fighting back; returning fire; counter-attack; responding to an attack; accepting a challenge

egg yolk

songs with samisen accompaniment; musical performance

coming down from one's seat and prostrating oneself (to pay obeisance)

being stark-naked

plan; project; scheme

seasonal winds

doubt; distrust; suspicion (of)

vampire; bloodsucker

clear broth soup, with ingredients and garnish floating in and on it

sudden death; unexpected death

student

curtain-raiser; prologue

commercial practice

timidity; cowardice

decimal point; radix point

koban; small oval gold coin used in the Edo period

consumable goods

gunpowder smoke

sweet flag (Acorus calamus); calamus

imperial edict; decree

before meals

bed and food; eating and sleeping

heartbeat

genuineness or spuriousness; authenticity; the genuine and the spurious

midday; broad daylight

child prodigy; infant genius; wonder child

dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance