interruption; suspension; break
cut; cutting; haircut; shuffle (cards); shuffling; scene
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
regulation of freedom of speech
to call a person's attention (to)
the five elements (in Japanese philosophy: earth, water, fire, wind and void); five great wisdom kings
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
each field; various circles
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
obligatory supply (of goods to the government, e.g. during wartime); delivery (to the government at a fixed price, e.g. of rice)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
popular (among the general public); populist; plebian; low-brow; widely liked
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
national holiday; festival day
member of the Lower House
riding ground; racecourse; racetrack
Izumo (former province located in the east of present-day Shimane Prefecture)
grand shrine; famous shrine; Izumo Grand Shrine
separation of worship; movement of an enshrined deity to another shrine
Senke school of tea ceremony
zun (ancient Chinese wine vessel, usu. made of bronze); (arch.) honorific prefix referring to the listener; counter for buddhas
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
taking the podium; mounting the rostrum; going on stage to give a speech, etc.
nation at war; militant nation
Empire Day (February 11th; national holiday held from 1872 to 1948)
to give a round of applause; to applaud
era; CE (Common Era); AD (Anno Domini)
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
question; inquiry; enquiry
duty; obligation; responsibility
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity