ancestor; forefather; foremother
centre of attention; center of attention
family precepts; family motto; rule of the home
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
admiration; wonder; astonishment
host (of a party, summit, etc.); host (of male host club)
(present) head of a family
western direction; Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise); western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
authority; power; influence
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
growing wild (naturally); native
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
more than one can possibly use; countless (e.g. examples); (money) to burn; rolling in (cash)
to arrange (flowers); to plant
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
heavy fog; dense fog; thick fog
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
flowers; beautiful; spectacular
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
jue (ancient 3-legged Chinese wine pitcher, usu. made of bronze); peerage (hereditary title bestowed by the emperor)
exclusive; attached to; specialist
strong nation; powerful country
possible; likely; probable
first generation; founder
to establish; to formulate
to take on a role; to take part
next term; next period; next version; next release