to be completely changed (for the worse); to be transformed
change; transformation; reform; revolution; revolutionizing; innovation
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
not yet fixed; undecided; pending; TBD
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
public affairs; the court; the shogun; the shogunate
double-dealing; duplicity; equivocation; (lit.) double-tongued
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
recently; lately; these days
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
depravity; corruption; degradation
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
person who gets easily elated (when praised, etc.); person who readily chimes in with others; person who gets carried away easily
three times; thrice; third (interval)
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
citizen (of a country); citizenry; citizen (of a city); resident; bourgeoisie; middle class
welcome; (warm) reception