merger; joining into one; amalgamation; melding; merging; annexation
local specialty; special product (of a region)
exploitation; overuse; abuse
subordination; servitude; servility; subordinate; underling
exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism
neighboring countries; neighbouring countries; surrounding countries
vassalization; vassalisation
nationality; citizenship; nationality (ship, airplane, etc.); registration; flag
indicates being the subject or receiver of an action, decision, etc.; -ee (e.g. employee, examinee, trustee)
homeland; motherland; fatherland; native country
good news; glad tidings; gospel (teachings or revelations of Christ)
Minister for Foreign Affairs
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
alumnus (alumnae); graduate; former member of an organization; former inhabitant (country, region, etc.)
rationality; reasonableness
previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation
imperial throne; the Crown
stoic; stoical; self-disciplined; abstemious; Stoic (philosopher)
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
mikoshi; portable Shinto shrine carried through the streets during festivals; lower back; waist; hips
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
monarch; sovereign; ruler; liege (lord)
democracy; democratic nation
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
to throw oneself (into an activity)
rule; reign; peaceful times
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
fort; stronghold; fortification
foreign enemy; outside invader
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room