to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
previous lord; late lord; (one's) late father; ancestor
to kowtow (to bow from a kneeling position such that the forehead touches the ground); to prostrate oneself; to give a deep, reverent bow
bowing one's head (in respect or worship); worship; respectfully yours
death (of a nobleman, Imperial family member, etc.); demise
shock; tremor; impact; vibration
grief; mourning; lamentation
unable to focus on ... (due to being preoccupied with something else); unable to concentrate on ...; unable to settle down to ...
to eat (fodder, grass, etc.); to receive (a salary); to receive a stipend from one's lord
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
political principle, policy or platform
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice
to consult someone; to talk something over
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
to be moderate in; to be temperate in; to refrain (from doing); to withhold (an announcement, comment, etc.); to be beside; to be close by
defense (of oneself); defence; explanation
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
function; facility; faculty; feature
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
emperor; ruler (with a heavenly mandate); heavenly being; celestial being
to report to the Emperor; to play (musical instrument); to accomplish
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
sentence; composition; text; the literary arts (as opposed to the military arts); academia; statement
distinguished or meritorious service
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
February; second month of the lunar calendar
imperial decree; imperial edict
emperor (of Japan); mikado
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
of course; certainly; naturally
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
very; very much; greatly; considerably; highly; exceedingly
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)