to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
various fiefdoms; various domains
the return of the land and people from the feudal lords to the Emperor
unprecedented; unheard-of; record-breaking
image; figure; figure; form; image
abolition of feudal domains and establishment of prefectures (1871)
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
divining sticks; counting; calculation
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
biting (cold); severe; intense; piercing
winds and clouds; nature; the elements; situation; state of affairs
recollection; remembrance; reminiscence
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
efficacy; benefit; efficiency; effect; result; success
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
the whole nation; all the people in the land
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
fair; just and upright; open and honest; aboveboard; honourable
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
gudgeon (any fish of genus Gnathopogon or related genera); willow gudgeon (Gnathopogon caerulescens); longtooth grouper (species of fish, Epinephelus bruneus)
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
column; shaft; cylinder; round pillar (esp. in buildings)
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
one child; only child; one of several children (esp. the son and heir); one stone (in the game of go)
1000 ri; (a) long distance
unparalleled; unparallelled; matchless
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by