leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure
take the opportunity to (do something else)
walk; walking; (arch.) foot messenger (of a town, village, etc.)
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
after-treatment; post-treatment; post-processing; dealing with the aftermath
in the future; another day; later
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
strong person; the strong; the powerful
soil; breeding ground; fertile ground (for); foundation (for the development of ...)
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
true character; real nature
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
straw bag; sack; bale; counter for sacks (of rice, potatoes, coal, etc.)
in the morning; during the morning
the same; the said; likewise
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
settlement (financial); squaring accounts; liquidation; ending (a relationship); breaking up (with)
agency; commission; reception (of guests); conveyance (of messages)
presence; sitting with; being with
Imperial Guard (Meiji); personal guard
all members; everybody; regular member
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
chair; stool; post; office; position
casualties; killed and wounded; human damage
highest grade; superlative degree
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism