unfortunately; regrettably; sad to say
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
to win; to gain; to earn; to spread (one's name, etc.)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
any more; any further; any better; any longer
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
above the clouds; heaven; the Imperial Court; something unreachable; place of out of reach
disclosure; exposure; revelation
the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
edict; public announcement
(public) peace; stability; tranquillity
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
theatre-going; theater-going
to make a distinction; to differ; to be different
lasciviousness; lechery; salaciousness; lust; sensuality; lewdness
subjectivity; subject (philosophical); ego; one's personal opinion; one's own idea
feebleness; weakness; weak
plainly; clearly; vividly
exposure; laying bare; baring (e.g. skin); (photographic) exposure
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
ōshinbun; type of Meiji-era newspaper characterized by its use of political commentary written in literary language; major newspaper
company president; manager; director
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
blending of Japanese and Western styles
decent; respectable; dignified; becoming; seemly
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
drying up; running dry; running out; being exhausted; being drained
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook