to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
in terms of; from the point of view of
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
entering an institution; beginning training; primer; manual; introduction (to)
to lie down; to retire; to go to bed (with an illness)
subject (of a painting); motif; theme; title of a painting
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
clerical appearance; appearance of a priest; teachings of Buddha; condition of the universe at creation; in the pure land teachings, the name of Amitabha, or prayers to Amitabha
excursion; outing; picnic
to play a leading role; to play a central part
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
to be interested in; to take an interest in; to care about
eye doctor; oculist; ophthalmologist
(world of) politics; political world; political circles
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
first; preliminary; primary (sources, industry, etc.); original; linear (function, equation); first-order
Satsuma (former province located in the west of present-day Kagoshima Prefecture); sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
Minister of Communications and Transportation (1885-1949)
matchmaking; acting as a go-between
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government); premier
possibly; perhaps; perchance; unintentionally; accidentally
sounding; probing; probe; stylet; spy
news (from somebody); letter; contact; (somebody's) whereabouts; (somebody's) movements
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as
fishing; angling; change (for a purchase); clickbaiting; trolling; writing deliberately inflammatory posts online
military personnel; soldier
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
halo; aureole; aureola; halo (optical phenomenon); glory
battle flag; standard; (regimental) colours; colors; ensign