dual structure; double structure
portable shrine (carried in festivals); palanquin; buttocks; lower back
to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic
to parade; to march; to walk in procession
great man; heroic figure; remarkable character
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
previous generation; former ages
to lose an easy game; to suffer an unexpected defeat; to lose information
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
to be unsteady; to reel; to shake; to waver; to be unsettled (feelings, thoughts, etc.)
maneuvers; manoeuvers; machinations; scheming
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
serious error; gross mistake
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
to insert; to interrupt; to slip in a word; to harbor (e.g. doubts); to harbour
turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura
enclosure; fence; storage (of fruit, vegetables, etc.); partitioned area of a room for conducting tea ceremonies; mistress; castle
to name; to take a second name or alias; to announce; to boast; to declare
castle tower; keep; donjon
live-in domestic service; live-in apprenticeship; public duty; public service
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
halfway-done; mediocre; uncertain; half-heartedly; insufficiently
dedication; offering; presentation; oblation
(in) the presence of the whole company; with all eyes filed upon (one)
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
road approaching a shrine
fortress; stronghold; citadel
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely