to bless; to show mercy to; to give (money, etc.)
enclosing (e.g. with a letter)
prudence; discretion; thought
to compete ruthlessly; (lit.) to sharpen swords
counselor; counsellor; adviser; advisor
to offer for sale; to put on the market
shortage of stock; scarcity of goods
ridiculously expensive; stupidly expensive
final destination; last stop; end; conclusion; goal
including a sum of money in one's calculations; appropriation (a sum of money)
indictment; prosecution; complaint
making the numbers balance; fixing the numbers; number-juggling; making up the numbers (e.g. to form a majority)
hoarding; storing away (without using)
to make (someone) learn; to be accustomed to ...; to be used to ...; to always ...
to have a chat with; to exchange words or promises; to promise; to get engaged
spine (of book); binding (of book)
to distribute; to hand out
relief; aid; help; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
the staff; inside the department
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
strong nation; powerful country
golden age; prime; heyday; season (for fruit, vegetables, etc.); best time
famine; crop failure; chronic shortage (e.g. of water)
water damage; flood disaster
poor crop; bad harvest; crop failure; low quality (e.g. of literary works)
release; emission; ejection
river management; river improvement; flood control
portable shrine (carried in festivals); palanquin; buttocks; lower back
to be in complete attendance
reinstatement; reappointment
rival in (the game of) go
after many twists and turns; after much trouble
to fade (of a colour); to grow dull in color (colour); to lose vividness; to lose freshness; to grow stale
earnings; proceeds; returns; revenue