government; government service; the bureaucracy; government post; government official
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
letter; note; epistle; correspondence
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
attendant; valet; servant; follower
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
pride of place; most prominent; top-ranking
ancient times; distant past; antiquity
belief; faith; adherence; espousal
warfare; the maelstrom of war; disorder brought about by war
to fall into ruin; to become dilapidated; to become run-down; to become desolate; to be badly neglected
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
this world; this life; current epoch (i.e. the Holocene epoch)
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
chief vassal; senior statesman
every person; every mouth; every entrance
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
intention; inclination; mind; idea; wish; view
wealthy person; millionaire
and so; therefore; for that reason
fortunately; luckily; thankfully
the south; southward; southern direction; countries in the south (esp. Southeast Asia and the pre-WWII South Pacific Mandate)
to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.); to leave; to set off; to start
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
(another's) spirit; God's heart or spirit; Lord's will
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
way (of doing); manner; method
cruel; merciless; pitiless; tragic; horrible; terrible
to worry (about); to be worried (about); to be troubled (by); to be pained (by); to be distressed (by)
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to confess; to speak out; to disclose; to tell
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase