vineyard

just as in the old days, just as it used to be

(archaic, colloquial) a nickname of Ariwara no Narihira, Heian-period waka poet

(archaic) used in the beginning of narratives or story literature: once upon a time, long ago

(chiefly in the negative) so much; so often; so long; particularly; especially

Used when something comes to mind: to recall / Used to express agreement: yeah, of course

so, like that, in such a way, such

yes, yeah; it's like that; that's how it is; I see. (interjection to show that the speaker is paying attention)

seeming that, seeming like, appearing that

壮: vibrant, manly, brave