to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
establishment; foundation
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
brokerage; brokerage firm; broking house; securities company
one of Japan's foremost; leading in Japan
to become famous; to make a name for oneself
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
benevolence (esp. as a virtue of Confucianism); consideration; human; kernel; nucleolus
man of virtue; wise man; person of high rank; the four gentlemen (plum, chrysanthemum, orchid, and bamboo)
setting on fire; setting afire
New Year's Eve; end of the year
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
getting mixed up in; getting embroiled in; involvement; entanglement; by-blow
to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
irresponsible management; loose management; sloppy management
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
steady; firm; solid; secure
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
security; guarantee; collateral (e.g. mortgage)
(earning or paying) no interest
how; in what way; how about
to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to burn moxa on the skin
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
Grand Council of State (1868-1885 CE); Department of State (under the ritsuryo system)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
agreement; stipulation; contract
than; other than; except; but