to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
abode (of a nobleman or emperor); Imperial chamber
exclusive possession; sole ownership; monopoly
residential area; quarter; neighbourhood; neighborhood
pitch; tone; time; tempo; mood; tendency
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
sofa; couch; lounge chair
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
complication; intricacy; involution; to become complicated; to get entangled
diversion (action meant to attract attention away from the real objective); feint
to draw (a line); to demarcate; to mark; to plan
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
to give out (off) fragrance
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
movement to overthrow the shogunate (mid-19th century)
irrespective (e.g. of age); without discrimination; without distinction
any; all; every; both; either; none (with neg. verb)
explanation; interpretation
one's own property; possessions
scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
nature; the natural world; realm of nature
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
time; age; chance; moment; occasion
beginning of the world; creation
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
Five Dynasties (of China; 907-979)
ancestor who rejuvenated a dynasty or a family
in the background; not standing out
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
in a word; to put it briefly; to make a long story short
reign; being on the throne