rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
planned; scheduled; systematic
accidental; incidental; occasional; casual
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
to fill a hole with earth
ha-ha; with a hearty laugh; panting; with heavy, rapid breathing (from exertion, fear, etc.)
military affairs; military service
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryō system or Meiji Grand Council system)
commander-in-chief; supreme commander
cavalry; cavalryman; trooper
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
having an ancient and honorable origin; of good lineage; of noble birth
great hurry; great haste; rush
ripening (of a crop); crop; harvest
support; backing; aid; assistance
assembling (in full force); muster; lining up; gathering; getting together
(going out and) receiving (someone); (heading out and) meeting; picking up; welcoming
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
new moon; first day of the lunar month; crescent moon
of established reputation; fully established; (universally) recognized; acknowledged; leading
(your) daughter; young woman; daughter of a good family
sweet (e.g. young girls, flowers blooming); touchingly lovely; cute; pitiful; pitiable
phrase; phrase; strawberry
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain