Vocabulary

imperial loyalist samurai of the Bakumatsu-era

personal use; private use

dark purple; bluish purple

impression of the teeth; tooth mold (mould)

things; affairs

hourly pay; hourly wage

magnetism

self-study; teaching oneself

autobiography

self-recommendation; self-nomination; putting oneself forward

axle

to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off

amblyopia; weak sight

main guest; guest of honor; guest of honour

to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to be matched against

to investigate; to examine

(security) guard; caretaker; janitor; doorkeeper; gatekeeper

home cooking

to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to receive (e.g. a title)

cortex

emergency exit

main street (as opposed to a side street); high street

epidermis; cuticle

improper; inappropriate; unjust; unfair; unreasonable

woman; womankind

Bushido; samurai code of chivalry

review (of learned material); revision

grave; tomb

civil official

palm; open hand

grain of rice

eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo

variation

to put in order; to tidy up; to clean up; to put away; to clear away

return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks)

gravestone; tombstone

embroidery; sewing

spore

interception; monitoring; tapping

rebellion; revolt; insurrection; treason