to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned
to approach the finale; to come to a close
count; earl; chief official of the Department of Worship; (arch.) eldest brother; Brazil; Brazilian
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Meiji Constitution (Constitution of the Empire of Japan)
drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.); preparing; writing; framing; making; producing
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty
cabinet (of a government); ministry
huff!; yo-heave-ho!; heigh-ho; to butter up; to suck up to
orphan; child left by the deceased; abandoned child
to be rejuvenated; to feel young again
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
New Year's Day; New Year's morning; morning of New Year's Day
constitutionalism; Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan
publication; edition (e.g. morning, evening, special); published in (year); publication frequency (e.g. daily, monthly)
number; edition; sobriquet; pen-name; size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.); suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.
company president; manager; director
cruelty; hard-heartedness
well-known; noted; celebrated
the big two...; two major...; two main...
mental; spiritual; emotional
Keio (Private University)
rice plant (Oryza sativa)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
acquaintance; appreciative friend
sympathy; empathy; response
influential person; man of importance
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail