to increase in value; to gain prestige
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
number; number plate; license plate
in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
to be caused by; to result from; to arise from; cause; origin
unforeseen; unexpected; sudden; accidental
chief vassal; senior statesman
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
(meshes of) the law; net of the law; justice
to make a cynical remark (about); to make a sarcastic remark (about); to satirize; to mock
abuse; misuse; misappropriation; using to excess
to go too far; to go to excess; to carry too far
imperial government; imperialism; monarchical rule
prop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum
distrust; mistrust; insincerity; impiety; faithlessness
ministry; department; province (of China); saving; conserving
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
appropriation; misappropriation; making one's own
war funds; war expenditures; military spending
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
public finance; financial affairs; financial situation
to take a breath; to take a short rest
revolution; 58th year of the sexagenary cycle (in Onmyōdō)
examiner; investigator; inquisitor; agent
trouble; difficulty; failure (of an engine, machine, computer, etc.); breakdown; (medical) condition; disorder
approval; license; licence; permission
property; fortune; means; assets
postponement; deferment; adjournment