declaration of war; proclamation of war
Imperial General Headquarters (Japan)
Hiroshima (city, prefecture)
great victory; crushing victory
eighteenth day of the month; eighteen days
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
both Houses of Parliament
sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
casually (come or go); aimlessly; abruptly; detached (from the world); aloof
student; student who performs housework in exchange for meals and lodging; houseboy (attending school or university)
boarding; lodging; board and lodging; boarding house; lodging house; lodgings
just now; right now; at this moment
war situation; progress of a battle
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
in one's own way or style
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
only; merely; but; no more than
one swift effort; rush through one's work; fast-talking, writing, etc.
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
harmonious cooperation; close cooperation
grave; solemn; serious; harsh (e.g. truth); hard; strict
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
war; fighting; fierce competition
people (of a country); nation; citizen; national
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
armed forces; military; troops
enemy territory; hostile place