independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
final; eventual; ultimate
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death
unable to speak; inarticulate
to be complicated; to be elaborate; (arch.) to push in; (arch.) to be crowded
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
the very start; the very beginning
old master; old teacher; old monk; aged priest
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
contemplation; meditation
conclusion of trial (hearing)
at the same time; at a time; at one time; simultaneously
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
indiscrete; imprudent; unscrupulous
wanderer; vagabond; capricious person; hobo
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
to approach (one's) death; to face (one's) death
practical; realistic; pragmatic
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
poverty; penury; need; shortage; lack; want
confession; acknowledgement; acknowledgment
Ministry of Finance (1869-2001); Ministry of the Treasury (under the ritsuryo system)
to finger; to touch; to play with; to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; leisurely; deliberately
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
transcription; copying; handwriting (as a school subject); penmanship
to collect information; to gather knowledge
longing for; burning desire