to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
revolutionary (e.g. technology)
relationship between Japan and the United States; Japanese-American relations
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
mainland; the country proper; native country; country where one was born; pure land; Buddha realm
testimony; (verbal) evidence
square formation (of troops); magic square
like this; in this way; as you see
general situation; general trend; general tendency; way things are moving; current (of the times); tide (e.g. of public opinion)
along; parallel to; in accordance with
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
section (e.g. in a newspaper); column; field (in a form, web page, etc.); blank; handrail; railing
attached list; appended chart, table or graph
convening; calling together (e.g. parliament); call-up (for military service)
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
reform; reformation; reorganization
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
primary school; elementary school; grade school
by both oneself and others
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
vigour; vigor; virility; health; sturdiness
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
treatment; service; handling; management
the four social classes (samurai, farmers, artisans, merchants); the masses