to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
queen (consort); empress (consort)
Minister of the Left (second-ranked official in the Department of State under the ritsuryō system)
immorality; injustice; adultery; illicit relationship; murdering one's teacher or a government official (one of the eight unpardonable crimes)
timidity; cowardice; prudence; pedantry
clearheadedness; sharpness of mind
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
neighboring countries; neighbouring countries; surrounding countries
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
to take (be in) charge of
adultery; illicit intercourse; secret communication (e.g. with the enemy)
allied nation; ally; Central Powers (in WWI)
exactly the opposite (of); completely opposite; quite contrary
mediocre; ordinary; commonplace; banal
continuance; survival; persistence; retention; duration
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
judgement; judgment; carrying out a sentence (e.g. execution)
divorce; dissolution of adoption
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
after; post; ex-; after the fact; ex post
concealment; hiding; covering up; suppression
seemingly good but ultimately stupid idea
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
all; altogether; entirely; exactly alike (e.g. in appearance); spitting image of; identical
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions