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
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 (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
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 the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
(someone else's) daughter
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
one's possessions; ownership
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
director; executive; officer; official; person in charge
stock; share; stump; (clump of) roots; plant with attached roots or stem; strain (of bacteria, etc.); stock company
to inherit; to receive; to take over by transfer
nomination (of a person to a position); selection; election; assignment; appointment
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently