one's position; one's face; one's honour; one's reputation
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.); discipline; solidarity
synopsis; plot; outline; plan; scheme; program
to feel under pressure; to feel impatient; to be in a hurry
politics; political manoeuvre; political maneuver
place to put something; place where one put something; place to put oneself
great virtue; virtuous priest; priest; rich person
imperial official in charge of communication between the shogunate and the court (during the Muromachi and Edo periods)
pile; heap; counter for things that are stacked, piled up (or layered, etc.); layers of clothing worn under one's overcoat; combination of colors created by layering of garments (colours)
flaunting; showing off; display (of power, wealth, etc.); ostentation
upper side (of a go, chess or othello board)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
dynasty; reign; period; epoch; court; North Korea
chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); domestic chicken; chicken meat
to interrupt (with frivolous remarks, silly jokes, etc.); to butt in; to make teasing remarks
reforming (oneself); mending one's ways; turning over a new leaf
gold; gold coin; gold colour (color)
suppression (of a rebellion, civil war, etc.); restoration of law and order; subjugation; conquering
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
restlessly; in continuous motion
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
snake in one's bosom; treacherous friend
specimen; sample; (classic) example; type; sample
to make use of; to use (money) for; to lend (money); to advance (e.g. a loan); to accommodate (someone) with
to administer affairs of state; to attend to government affairs
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
Kansai (region comprising Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and surrounding prefectures); Kansai (western half of Japan; during the feudal era)
several years standing; over several years
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
biological child; one's own child
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
magic; Magic Marker; felt-tip pen; magic number
acting without restraint; self-indulgence; wild license; being pretentious; putting on airs; foppery
Tenpō era (1830.12.10-1844.12.2)
conditional; qualified; with conditions attached