Middle Ages (in Japan esp. the Kamakura and Muromachi periods); medieval times; mediaeval times
incarnation (of Buddha or bodhisattva); avatar; embodiment (as in "embodiment of evil"); incarnation; personification
democracy; democratic system of government
posterity; future generations; future life
to rub together; to reconcile (ideas, proposals, plans); to compare and adjust
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
idealistic theory; unrealistic argument
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to save; to leave over; to spare
hiding one's embarrassment
volume (sound level); volume; bulk; volume (book); volume (storage area); potentiometer
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
successful person; success
no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
emperor; prince; princess
to twist someone's arm and throw them to the ground; to hold (someone) down by twisting their arm; to wrestle (someone) to the floor; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
accepting; consenting; agreeing; submission; compliance; agreement
report; return (e.g. tax); statement; declaration; notification; filing
legal force; legally binding force; compelling power; compelling force
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
irrational; illogical; unreasonable; absurd; inconsistent
firm; strong; solid; stable
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
to abandon; to throw away; to discard; to forsake
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate); acceptance; observation and contemplation
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
flaunting; showing off; display (of power, wealth, etc.); ostentation
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
trivial; trifling; insignificant; stupid; nonsensical; absurd