Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
assertion; declaration; affirmation
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
to perform some process; to apply some treatment; to revise; to correct
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
(mind and) spirit; life energy; vitality; essence
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
each place; various places
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
metal fittings; metal fixtures
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
end; tip; extremities; terminal
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
right on the heels of yesterday, then today ...; soon after something, and yet now ...
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
honour; honor; glory; privilege
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
plural; multiple; several
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
armed forces; military; troops
small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature