Dynastic period (the Nara period and esp. the Heian period, characterized by the rule of the emperor as opposed to shogunate)
empty (useless) formalities
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
ikebana; Japanese art of flower arrangement
tone color; tone colour; tone quality; timbre
discussion; discourse; lecture; sermon
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
great erudition; extensive knowledge; vast stock of knowledge
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
weak (constitution); sickly; feeble; in poor health
labor; labour; exertion; diligent service
penance; austerities; mortification; asceticism
Ministry of Works (Tang-dynasty China)
arts and sciences; liberal arts
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
government office; public office
ceremony; etiquette; courtesy; (Catholic) liturgy
resource development; resource exploitation (usu. natural resources)
mining and manufacturing industry
official title; name of one's job
being incident to; being accompanied by; being collateral with; being attached to
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
fantastic; grotesque; strange-looking; suspicious-looking
midsummer; height of summer
necessities of life (food, clothing and shelter)
talented person; clever person
asset management; asset management provision
supervisory authority; regulatory authority; right of management; custodial right