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revere the Emperor; expel the western barbarians (19th century slogan)

3

shaft of an arrow (usu. made of thin bamboo); cornetfish

1

hard (life); tough (world)

1

world reformation

1

niece

1

(not) altogether; (not) wholly

1

to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind

1

twenty-seventh day of the month; twenty-seven days

1

tyranny; abuse of power; violence (e.g. of a storm)

1

to shake; to tremble; to vibrate

1

arson; setting fire

1

treasure house; treasury

1

to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal

1

fourth day of the month; four days

3

wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings

1

dispatch of troops; despatch of troops; expedition

1

putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation

1

to come to a settlement

1

before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later

2

control; management; supervision

1

twenty-eighth day of the month; twenty-eight days

1

chief retainer; daimyo's minister

2

Iga (former province located in the west of present-day Mie Prefecture)

1

retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)

2

self restraint; moderating one's behaviour; penitence; confinement to one's home; house arrest

1

Uriwari

1

similarly; same (idea); same (name)

2

old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self

3

ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.

1

regent to the shogunate

1

high; high school

1

ancestor; forefather; originator; pioneer; grandfather

2

quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money

2

last month

1

seventh day of the month; seven days

1

in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once

1

to rally; to make a comeback

1

to become (formal)

2

internal conflict; family quarrel; domestic trouble

1

elephant (Elephantidae spp.)

1

castle (in place names); castle; fortress

4

holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors

2

pressure; force

1

Yorinori

1

cigarette; cig; smoke; fag

2

model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)

1

old river

1

arriving at camp (military); (a court noble) attending a government office

1

advantage; benefit; profit; interest

4

school

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