second in command (of an army); vice-captain; fourth athlete to compete in a 5-on-5 team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
woven straw mat (orig. made of wild rice leaves); beggar; (arch.) Manchurian wild rice (Zizania latifolia)
indicates position in a sequence; divisions of a kabuki performance
fifth court rank; black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax); night heron; five ranks; five stages
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
order; rank; position (e.g. in a race); precedence
newly compiled; newly edited; newly elected; newly returned
head; leader; top; (arch.) important part
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
edict; ordinance; proclamation
the gods of heaven and earth
sake brewery; wine cellar; bar; bar-room
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
(on) land; ground; shore; track-and-field events
geisha; (arch.) kabuki actor (esp. a young actor); (arch.) someone accomplished in the arts
resignation; stepping down; retirement; retreat; decamping; withdrawal
great wisdom; excellent disposition; strength (to face something); willpower; vigor
to begin to do; to cater; to deliver food
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
wild geese; (lit.) large geese and small geese
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
betrothal; wedding; marriage into a family; adoption
chastity; virtue; fidelity
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
information; making a report (to a superior)
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; unimportant person
hibernation; staying indoors during winter
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
whitecaps; white-crested waves; thief