good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
support; backing; patronage
permanent; perpetual; lasting
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
to knock down; to knock off
to refer to; to use as reference
expression; look; countenance; face
commandant; commanding officer; general
lieutenant general; vice-admiral
governor-general; governor; viceroy
pre-war days; before the war
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
science and technology; scientific technique
intensiveness; collecting; summarizing; putting together
laminating; lamination layer
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
living a life of leisure with dignity; living quietly and comfortably free from worldly cares; otium cum dignitate
minimum limit; the lowest degree (possible, allowable, etc.)
necessities of life (food, clothing and shelter)
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given
citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class
10,000,000,000; ten billion
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
just a handful; only a small number (of)
in order; sequential; seriatim
lazy; idle; indolent; slothful
to be blind to one's shortcomings; to play innocent