filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
to sell off; to sell completely
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
way (of doing); manner; method; means
next term; next period; next version; next release
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
to make a speech; to address
having an audience with someone of very high social standing (e.g. the emperor)
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
himself; yourself; herself
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
you; (arch.) your residence
General Headquarters (office of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers); GHQ
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
to covet; to crave; to lust insatiably for; to indulge in; to devour greedily
miscreant; scoundrel; villain
trampling down; overrunning; infringement; violation
commune (of medieval Europe); autonomous city
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
in one's lifetime; (while) in life
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
second generation; second; junior
His Majesty the Emperor; the present emperor; the reigning emperor
death (of an emperor); demise
passing away; dying; death
house of a prince of the blood
occupying forces (esp. of the Allies in Japan after World War II)
in one's hands; in one's control
Imperial Household Agency
imperial grandchild or descendant