point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
further; above (that); greater (than that); any more
single word; a few words; brief comment
to talk; to chat; to chatter
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
performance of one's official duties
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryō system or Meiji Grand Council system)
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
shifting (the burden) onto; ill effects; negative consequences; burden
people (of a country); nation; citizen; Democratic Party for the People
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
tone (of voice); manner of talking
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
this sort of; this type of
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to speak; to say; to vocalize
rule; reign; government; governing
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
to decide; to determine; to establish; to lay down; to bring peace (to); to make peaceful
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
bulging; swelling (e.g. with water); loose-fitting or baggy (clothing); bubbling; foaming
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
becoming a mere shell; becoming a dead letter; losing (one's) substance; being reduced to a formality