(arch.) offering (to the gods, emperor, etc.); gift; sacrifice
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
performance (of a play, opera, etc.); staging; presentation
to get along well together; to be close to each other
to sweep clean; to brush clean
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
to be softened; to calm down
viewing as a problem; problematizing
rule; reign; peaceful times
final decision; ultimate decision; official decision; finalizing; last word (on or about something); final word
creative work (e.g. artistic, literary)
forced relocation of a daimyo to a different domain by the Edo shogunate
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
heartbroken thoughts; heartrending grief; overwhelming sorrow
agreement; assent; Norway
languorous; weary; listless; somber; sombre; gloomy
to speak with an accent; to be corrupted (of word); to mispronounce
responsibility; duty; obligation
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
thin arm; slender arm; slender means; meager ability to earn a living
to settle a matter; to get even with someone
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
through; non-stop; direct; going straight to
objectivity; objective; object (philosophical)
the big two...; two major...; two main...
leader; magnate; big head
formulation (of a plan, policy, etc.); decision; settling on
to be kind to; to treat kindly
paid vacation; paid holiday