nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to say; to tell; to state; to do
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
modern state; modern nation
decisive action; carrying out; resolute enforcement; execution
town; city; municipal; urban
wooden; made of wood; wooden construction
level ground; horizon; field of view
overturning; capsizing; overthrow (e.g. of a government)
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
firm; steadfast; indomitable; unswerving; invincible
defeat; lost battle; losing a war
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
penetration; absolutely clear; not dirty; clearness
direct transmission (of mystery, skill, secret, etc.); initiation
gradualism; slow-and-steady policy
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
(one's) speech; expression of views; discussion
comical (story, song); comic; the comedy business (rakugo, manzai, etc.); something laughable
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial