exceedingly; extremely; decisively
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
one theory (opinion); another theory (opinion)
origin; beginning; source; rise
traditional performing arts (e.g. shamisen, koto, dance, etc.); accomplishments
pine tree (Pinus spp.); highest (of a three-tier ranking system)
Hakata Dontaku Festival (Fukuoka)
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
to bring; to take; to bring about
financial power; financial means; wealth
even more; still more; further
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
repair; renovation; restoration
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
position; location; base; point; site
to play a leading role; to play a central part
China; Chūgoku region (western part of Honshu comprising the prefectures of Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tottori and Shimane); central part of a country; main region; province of the second lowest rank (ritsuryo system)
reception hall (esp. for visiting state dignitaries); guest house; State Guest House (esp. Akasaka palace, also guest house in Kyoto)
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
foreign delegation; foreign mission; diplomatic envoy
large bird; peng (in Chinese mythology, giant bird said to transform from a fish); fenghuang (Chinese phoenix)
entrance door; front door; gateway (to a region, etc.)
anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
order; command; directions; instructions
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
Grand Minister; Chancellor of the Realm
next; following; subsequent; stage; station