to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for
former site (of something); site (e.g. of a demolished building)
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
someone else's hands; someone else's possession; hand (worker); aide; labor; labour
negotiations; discussions; connection
entrusting (something to a person); consignment (of goods); putting in someone's charge; trust; commission
emigration; immigration; emigrant; immigrant
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
military personnel; soldier
to till; to plow; to plough; to cultivate
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
diversion; appropriation (e.g. of funds); misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts); recycling
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
if so; in that case; in that situation
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
gatekeeper; doorman; porter
inner canthus; inner corner of the eye
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
wearing a sword; being armed with a sword; sword
inheritance; succession; accession; share-alike
choices; alternatives; options
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate