to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
pulmonary tuberculosis (in traditional Chinese medicine)
interruption; interference; butting in
to take over; to hand over
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
patina; antique look; elegant simplicity; well-trained voice
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
worship (esp. Christian); adoration; divine service; worship (esp. Buddhist and Shinto)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
without permission; without notice
chair; chairman; chairperson; speaker (of an assembly); president (of a council, senate, etc.)
prefectural assembly (in Kyoto or Osaka)
Doushisha Women's University
civic guidance; non-curricular educational guidance; medical guidance
Movement for Civic Rights and Freedom (Meiji era); Freedom and People's Rights Movement
spread; span; expanse; extent
prefectures (of Japan, excl. Tokyo and Hokkaido)
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
staged event; faked situation; prearranged performance
National Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1947-); Imperial Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1889-1947); legislative assembly; parliament
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
private school; non-government school
president (of a nation); big man; boss; buddy
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
Ministry of Foreign Affairs