英和和英

the state of being decrepit

within and without the capital

He is a man of matchless valour.

an old-time samurai

a dead younger brother

an improvisator

indication points that assist Japanese readers of Chinese writing; 'okototen'

an old charcoal-burner

Call me madman, dub me rebel,

Call me madman, dub me rebel―

a prodigal son

to assume a superior air

love for a married woman

the Buddhists' paradise called Pure Land of Amitabha

an unsuccessful candidate

ex quay―ex wharf

ex wharf―ex quay

crack a homer

lick a bad boy

snatch a kiss

strike a snag

kick a habit

unmask a masquerader

crack a joke

crack a joke

crack a joke

blow a trumpet

a lancer

kick up a shindy

cum coupon＝coupon on