to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
difference; variation; difference
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
National Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1947-); Imperial Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1889-1947); legislative assembly; parliament
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
Japan; the (Japanese) empire
congress; parliament; diet; legislative assembly
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
rest stop; service area; public address system; PA
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
preferential treatment; privilege; favor; benefit; incentive
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
by means of; due to; because of; according to
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
development; exploitation
engineer; technical expert; technician; craftsperson
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
notice; attention; observation
well; in good health; safe; free from accident