to steer a ship; to manage; to take command; to take the helm
to annoy; to cause trouble
returned goods; returning purchased goods
wrong; bad; not allowed; not possible; failing grade
nearly equal; almost identical; approximately equal (to); approximately equals sign
chemical substances; chemicals
alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; different name; other name
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
childbirth; (giving) birth; delivery; production (of goods)
virginity; maidenhood; maidenhead
secret art; the mysteries
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
predecessor; people of former times
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
to lose (money, etc.); to waste one's (time, etc.); to have one's efforts come to naught
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
load on one's chest; obstacle; hindrance; impediment
samurai's compassion; samurai-like mercy
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
deciding or acting on one's own
noisy; confused; uproarious
god of war; (fig.) war hero
Uesugi Kenshin (1530-1578)
absurdity; contradiction; incoherence; irrelevance
hateful; detestable; loathsome
to underrate; to make light of
closure (of a ceremony, event, meeting, etc.)
taking part on the spur of the moment; participating without registering beforehand; last-minute entrant; specking on flower petals
strong power of the state; iron fist; heavy hand
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
managerial liability; executive responsibility; accountability
attendance; presence; appearance
return of something; repayment
auxiliary device; auxiliary equipment