Vocabulary

paper lantern with bow-shaped handle

strength needed to pull back a bow

bow and arrow; arms; weapons

parapodium

hemorrhoids; haemorrhoids; blind piles

mountain area where hunting and logging are prohibited

house where the family is out

farewell to those staying behind

arbitrator

tout

latch; clasp; catch; check; fastener

pin

nonmigratory bird

one's own bath

stagnant water

gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out

high-explosive projectile

shrapnel (shell)

having a child from a former relationship (when remarrying)

obstinacy of old age

senile dementia

geriatric diseases

geriatric hospital

once-powerful nation now in decline; great nation grown old

venerable authority; elderly master

aging process; ageing process

elderly nobleman

veteran; past master

young and old

death comes to old and young alike; uncertainty of life

ancient tree; old tree

elderly person

(the) old and young

dying of old age

since growing old

old body; aged person

old soldier

old or key retainer

aged geisha

loyalty; fidelity