explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
refining; refinement; smelting; training
age; years; longevity; long life; congratulation; celebration
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied
rapid increase; proliferation; surge; explosion
Tajima (former province located in the north of present-day Hyōgo Prefecture)
inside the House; inside the Diet; inside the hospital
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
steel made from iron sand or black sand (used in sword blades)
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
Western-style; foreign; Western-style toilet; flush toilet; water closet
gun; cannon; artillery; ordnance
Edo-period business taxes
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
(somebody's) child; person with parents; other people's children; the Son of Man; Christ
capital crime; crime resulting in a death penalty
the Five Highways (radiating from Edo)
relay station; post station; stage