Vega (star in the constellation Lyra); Alpha Lyrae
line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)
being on the verge of starvation; being about to starve
terrain; geographical features; topography
retailing; repeating (someone else's words, opinion, etc.); parroting; echoing
god of death; death deity; Death
defense minister; defence minister
zaibatsu; financial conglomerate; industrial group
difference; discrepancy; variation
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
honor; honour; glory; (arch.) prosperity
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
arts and sciences; liberal arts
inside the Imperial Palace; Department of the Imperial Household
Chief Cabinet Secretary (1879-1947)
executive officer; administrative official
that matter; those matters
natural; intrinsic; from birth
weak (constitution); sickly; feeble; in poor health
having a short time to live; having not much longer to live; having little time left; (one's) days are numbered
to be grieved at heart; to be troubled; to be worried; to trouble oneself (about something)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
(your) daughter; young woman
independence; self-reliance
walking alone; walking without assistance; unique; matchless; unparalleled
sitting upright (properly)
public and private; official and personal; government and people
to bathe; to receive (an honor, etc.)
meritorious deed; services
comical (story, song); comic; the comedy business (rakugo, manzai, etc.); something laughable