natural features; topography; climate; spiritual features
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
war responsibility (esp. in relation to Japan's role in WWII)
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
national defence; national defense
openly; squarely; directly; to a person's face
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
lapse of memory; forgetting completely; (consigning to) oblivion
clear insight; resignation (to one's fate); acceptance
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
leader; guide; mentor; coach
Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
digestion (of food); digestion (of information); assimilation; consumption; absorption; (arch.) losing one's form and turning into something else
westernization; westernisation
modern state; modern nation
joining (a group); becoming a member (of); joining the ranks (of)
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
all sorts of; various; miscellaneous; motley
dissection; autopsy; postmortem examination; analysis; dissection (e.g. of a problem); putting in order
to take action; to act; to rise (up); to rouse oneself
to differ (in); to have different ...; to be different (in terms of ...)
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
having little left; having few remaining; running short; running low; scant
heating power; thermal power; firepower
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
entering (the marketplace); introducing (something) to the market; access; visiting a high-class or noble individual
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
First World War (1914-1918); World War I; WWI; WW1
warring nations; belligerents
military officer; naval officer
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain