writing (esp. commissioned calligraphy); drawing; painting
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
(arch.) exposure; (arch.) clarity; exoteric Buddhism; public Buddhist teachings
chartered ship; chartering or hiring a vessel
cut end; section; opening; point of view; (different) perspective; new approach
disposition; inclination; characteristic; sexual disposition; fetish
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
convenient; handy; useful
vocabulary; lexicon; lexis; terminology
to be bad for health; to affect one's health
double; twice (as much); twofold
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
decline; one's declining fortunes; decay
favourable wind; favorable wind
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
escort (e.g. under guard); convoy
base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold
van (of a movement); vanguard; forefront
selfish; self-indulgent; arbitrary
fury; flying into a rage; outrage
to take one's leave; to excuse oneself; to resign (from); to step down; to decline; to turn down
Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal (1885-1945); Minister of the Interior (669-1868)
self restraint; moderating one's own behavior; confinement (esp. to one's home); house arrest; suspension (from work or school)
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
direct control; direct supervision
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
strong opposition; vehement opposition
Iwakura Tomomi (1825-1883)
competent in all fields; jack of all trades; very active in many fields; versatile; all-round; (lit.) 8 faces and 6 arms
means; way; method; measure
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous