last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
cerebral infarction; (ischemic) stroke
to provide against contingencies; to prepare for the worst
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
probate; validation; certification; accreditation
to go through formalities
good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing
discord; (on) bad terms (with)
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
private secretary; flunky; someone who is always following around someone of high rank; someone who carries a bag for someone; luggage carrier
stock company; corporation; kabushiki kaisha; KK
general meeting of stockholders
resolution; vote; decision
cancellation; withdrawal; abolition; revocation; cancel; CAN
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation
Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
(another's) daughter; young lady
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
share (in a company); stock
half the number; half (of an amount); haploid (organism, cell, etc.); haplont
to reach; to get to; to arrive at