model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
for example; for instance; e.g.
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned
early (days); initial stage; initial
Emperor Shōwa (1901-1989, reigned 1926-1989); Emperor Showa; Emperor Hirohito
enthronement ceremony; coronation
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
to say; to utter; to declare; to name; to call
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
decider; person who decides; deciding factor; clincher; trump card
court lady; lady-in-waiting
counter for leaves in a book (esp. one with traditional Japanese-style binding); counter for blocks of tofu; counter for servings in a restaurant; counter for long and narrow things such as guns, scissors, spades, hoes, inksticks, palanquins, candles, jinrikishas, shamisen, oars, etc.; even number; 109.09 m
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
in an easy-to-understand manner; in a very kind and detailed way
to correct oneself; to restate
three sides; small offering stand
ornament representing the Isle of Eternal Youth
godan (verb, verb conjugation); fifth rank (in martial arts, go, etc.)
trio; gang of three; threesome
parasol (esp. one carried in the hand); sunshade
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
cleaning; clean-up; garbage collection; scavenging
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
court noble; nobility; Imperial Court
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction